Historian Cristina Florea wins prizes for book about Bukovina

Cristina Florea won two ASEEES honors for her 2025 book, “Bukovina: The Life and Death of an East European Borderland.” 

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Francis Fukuyama ’74 named Freedom and Free Societies Professor

Influential political thinker and Cornell alumnus Francis Fukuyama '74 will teach a 2027 course and deliver a public lecture on democracy, institutions and emerging technologies.

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Newly released archive material leads to fresh look at Manson murders

Historian Claudia Verhoeven's “Love and Terror,” which recasts the Manson case as an exemplary site for historical scholarship, is one of three new books from Cornell faculty.

New course bridges student pathway from college to career

A new course in the College of Arts & Sciences helps students gain professional development skills and includes a career trek to New York City. 

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Cute robots, historical chatbots: AI in the classroom grows more sophisticated

Instructors across Cornell are working to strike a balance in the classroom – using AI as a teaching tool but also making choices to prevent its use and preserve the learning experience. 

Society for the Humanities Fellows to Explore 'Survival' at Fall Conference

The 2026-27 focal theme, “Survival,” invites scholars and artists to consider how individuals, communities and species endure.

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Pinkham’s ‘The Oak and the Larch’ wins Pushkin House Book Prize

Sophie Pinkham, professor of the practice in comparative literature in the College of Arts and Sciences, won the 2026 Pushkin House Book Prize.

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Winter Session 2027 registration is now open

Registration is now open for Cornell University’s online Winter Session. Classes run Jan. 4–22, giving students the opportunity to explore an interest, fulfill a requirement, or earn credits before the spring semester.  

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Annetta Alexandridis commemorated through installation, Oct. 31 memorial

The College of Arts & Sciences will honor Annetta Alexandridis Oct. 31 with a memorial, concert and reception celebrating her contributions to classical art, archaeology and teaching. 

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