College of Arts and Sciences

Former UN ambassador, USAID director calls for rebuilding foreign aid

Samantha Power challenged students to make the case for foreign aid and U.S. engagement abroad during the Bartels World Affairs Lecture on April 16.

María Cristina García receives a Lifetime Achievement Award

María Cristina García, professor of history and American studies in Cornell's College of Arts & Sciences, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Immigration and Ethnic History Society. 

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Harvard economist to deliver Knight Lecture

Edward Glaeser’s talk, "Let's talk about cities, housing and infrastructure,” will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in Malott Hall, Room 228.

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Philosophy and art faculty win Guggenheim fellowships

Kate A. Manne, professor of philosophy, and Leeza Meksin, assistant professor of art, have been named 2026 fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

April 24 event celebrates 20 years of China and Asia-Pacific studies

The College of Arts & Sciences is celebrating 20 years of the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies and a new faculty director.

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Classical art historian Annetta Alexandridis dies at 58

Annetta Alexandridis, a classical archaeologist known for her hands-on approach to research and teaching, died April 13 in New York City. 

‘Moonshot’ project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere

Researchers have received a seed grant for $250,000 and a chance at a $10 million award to support a project aimed at using artificial intelligence to establish a foundation for trustworthy AI-mediated communication across online platforms.

New astronomy exhibit showcases early glass slides

A new exhibit in the downstairs of Fuertes Observatory allows visitors to view 800 glass lantern slides uncovered and catalogued by the Cornell Astronomical Society. 

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Gamelan concert highlights Thai royal anthem

The April 26 concert welcomes Parkorn Wangpaiboonkit, new assistant professor in the music department.

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