German studies professor Leslie Adelson considers the future through the lens of modern literature in a recent lecture, 'Horizons of Hope in Times of Despair.'
Cornell University Library has become the newest member of HathiTrust, a partnership of major academic and research libraries collaborating on a digital library initiative. (Oct. 25, 2010)
Jeffrey Gettleman '94, the East Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, won the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting April 16. He was cited for vivid reporting at personal peril. (April 16, 2012)
'Celebrating Black History: Pivotal Moments, Unique Collections,' a Cornell University Library exhibition, honors the history and contributions African-Americans have made to American life. (Feb. 13, 2008)
The Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences, established by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, comes at a time when funding for the humanities is under fire on national, state and local levels. (Feb. 17, 2011)
John Saylor, who manages Cornell University Library's materials budget and collection development, becomes associate university librarian for scholarly resources and special collections Feb. 1. (Dec. 23, 2008)
Event this week include two chances to see the Cat Video Festival at Cornell Cinema, a young person's concert, readings of new plays from Egypt, and a concert by Irish singer Karan Casey.
English professor George Hutchinson is the fifth director of the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, whose programs serve Cornell students in every school and college.