How Cornell is educating the next generation of citizens about democracy

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, courses across campus educate students about democracy – what it is, how to participate in it and how to support it.

‘The Predatory Sea’ honored for maritime history

The book, winner of the the John R. Lyman Book Award in World Maritime History, examines early Caribbean human trafficking and captivity. 

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Student-built bridges connect communities thanks to engineering course

Thanks to a new civil and environmental engineering course, adjunct professor Charlie Trautmann helps students hone their engineering skills by designing and building a series of community bridges.

School of Criticism and Theory marks 50 years of intellectual exchange

The six-week summer program serves as a hub for interdisciplinary inquiry in the humanities and social sciences.

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How to train a magnet: Excitons as a new knob for magnetic control

Cornell researchers have shown that excitons can do more than observe magnetism. They can actively steer it.

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‘Lisette’ first step in making Cornell a center for Haitian classical music

"Lisette: A Song’s Journey From Haiti & Back" traces the evolution of the oldest surviving song in Haitian Creole.

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Listening to political opponents who share common values can ease polarization

Americans are more willing to engage with opposing views than popular narratives about echo chambers presume, and perceived common ground can help moderate positions.

Rand, Pennycook awarded for broad study of misinformation

The Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) has chosen a study led by Cornell researchers as its publication of the year. 

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Alumni college leaders explore the future of higher ed

The panelists considered three key issues facing colleges and universities: rapidly advancing technology; an altered relationship with the federal government; and an erosion of public trust in higher education.