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.

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. 

Gamelan concert highlights Thai royal anthem

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

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Collaborative exhibits showcase biodiversity

Three new Cornell University Library exhibits explore the beauty and fragility of Earth’s biodiversity in habitats near and far, from elusive species on other continents to wildlife in our own backyards.

Death penalty explored in Distinguished Visiting Journalist event

Distinguished Visiting Journalist Keri Blakinger ’14 will host an in-depth look at capital punishment April 23 with a screening of her Oscar-nominated documentary “I Am Ready, Warden” and a faculty panel.

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Economist: Are living standards falling for young Americans?

Kevin Corinth, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, will give a talk, “Living Standards Across Generations: Are Younger Americans Falling Behind?” April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in 198 Statler Hall.

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Flamenco artists featured on Concert Series April 11

The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series at Cornell University closes its 2025-26 season with a performance from Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Bailey Hall.

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Panel explores Indigenous voices in Abiayala/Latin America

On April 9 at 4:45 p.m. “Indigenous Voices in Abiayala/Latin America" will explore Indigenous media self-representation in Latin America – the region known as Abiayala in the Guna language.

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Humanities students take D.C. trip to advocate for funding

Four Humanities Scholars Program undergraduates and two graduate students attended the National Humanities Alliance Annual Meeting and met with lawmakers.

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