College of Arts and Sciences

Cornell named a mentoring center by Sloan Foundation

Cornell has been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant to become one of three new University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced.

Sander pens book on 'Finland's proudest hour'

Historian Gordon F. Sander '72's book, "The Hundred Day Winter War," is a comprehensive account of Finland's heroic stand in 1939-1940 against the Red Army.

Venice exhibit aims to keep island afloat

An an exhibit curated by a Cornell art history professor focuses on the threat of rising ocean waters to the nation of Tuvalu this summer at the Venice Biennale.

Saturn moon's mystery plume influenced by tides

Cornell astronomers have determined that the plume erupting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is influenced by tidal forces from Saturn.

A golden anniversary, the Big Red way

In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, alumni Sam and Judy Greenblatt brought 12 members of their immediate family to Cornell Adult University in July.

Oh, B.A.B.Y.: Undergrads study language in kids

Two undergraduates are studying obstacles to learning among children at Cornell's Behavioral Analysis of Beginning Years (B.A.B.Y.) Lab.

Data analysis changes everything – even soccer

A new book by Christopher Anderson, professor of government, analyzes a decade's worth of soccer data and may revolutionize the sport.

Simon Bauer, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies

Simon Bauer, professor emeritus of chemistry and chemical biology, died July 14 at the age of 101.

Historian to teach European leaders course this fall

Eminent historian Andrew Roberts will offer a course at Cornell this fall as the inaugural Merrill Visiting Professor in History. His lecture course will investigate the roles of 12 influential figures, including Napoleon, Stalin, Churchill and Thatcher.