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Lecturer Corey Ryan Earle ’07, Cornell’s unofficial historian, gave the latest installment in the Last Lecture series, which invites a respected staff member or professor to give a lecture as if it were their final one.
In “Never On Time, But Always in Time,” Kate McCullough of the College of Arts and Sciences examines four books to explore how queer narratives focus on the body and its senses to find alternative ways of experiencing and presenting time.
As Election Day closes in, a Cornell expert in Black feminism sees 'deep meaning and significance' in superstar Beyoncé's support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell’s highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 22.
The George Freedley Memorial Award Special Jury Prize goes to Gainor for “The Routledge Anthology of Women’s Theatre Theory & Dramatic Criticism," which she co-edited.
“We felt this is an important resource that should be available to our humanists at all levels, whether they have the resources to pay for membership or not,” said Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences.
"Cornell alumni are generous with their time and efforts to assist students, to answer questions from students, or connect them to people and places."
Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer, founder and former editor of The Eastern Door newspaper, will be the featured speaker at the 2024 Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture, Sept. 10.
Peter John Loewen says he's excited to support faculty in their research, meet students and showcase the value of a liberal arts education.
The grants help pay for housing, food, transportation and other expenses for students with minimally-paid or unpaid summer internships or positions.
Michelle Schenandoah ’99 founded Rematriation to empower Indigenous people and raise global awareness about Indigenous knowledge as viable ways to address global challenges.
The program provides undergraduates with summer opportunities to conduct research with and be mentored by faculty from across the college.
Many generations of Sage professors have established a lasting legacy in Cornell’s history and have deeply influenced the study of philosophy and psychology worldwide.
In "Beyond Borders," more than four dozen authors – many from A&S – contribute to an overview of the university’s "global dimensions."
Coming from the University of Toronto, where he was the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Loewen began his five-year appointment as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug. 1.
“This year’s Humanities Scholar Program conference was spectacular. The range of topics covered, the diversity of approaches, and the level of mastery demonstrated by the students were inspiring,” said interim director Lawrence Glickman.
Olivia Ochoa is a Spanish & American studies major.
Maggie Sandler is an American studies major.
Elizabeth Rene is a government & American studies major.
The creative team have worked for decades across music, text and visual art to explore complex histories and social tensions.
Professor of Africana studies Riché Richardson says reclaiming country music for the Black community and rebranding the genre as an inclusive space are triumphs of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter.”
The grants provide funding for students in unpaid or low-paying summer experiences to offset the cost of taking on those positions.
Izzy MacFarlane declared American Studies as her major since it was tailored to many of her interests at the time such as working in the fields of law, government, public policy, and/or non profits.
Miloš Balać ’11 was the primary point person on the ground, connecting with the town and the team.
Earlier this year, the American Studies Program welcomed Mary Pat Brady and Chloe Ahmann as the new Program Director and Director of Undergraduate Studies, respectively. The two new faculty members will continue their professorships in their appointed departments while assuming responsibilities in their new roles.
“I’ve learned so many different things in American Studies, which has allowed me to be diverse and quick on my feet and have a wide variety of knowledge, which I think I would’ve only gotten through my coursework in American Studies…I encourage everyone to at least try them out for a little bit.”
From contemporary ephemera to a missive from Ezra himself, the historic containers are relics of an earlier Cornell.
Some Americans felt betrayed when Oprah Winfrey recently revealed that she had taken weight-loss medication, writes Adrienne Bitar, lecturer in the American Studies Program, in a CNN op-ed.
A Cornell historian says one of the most important aspects of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was his insistence on speaking up against social and economic injustice.
Faculty Spotlight - Maria Cristina Garcia, Howard A. Newman Professor of American Studies and Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow
Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!
Three A&S faculty members are recipients of 2023 Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Awards, which honor a sustained commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Beginning October 16, students can enroll in a wide range of online courses taught by Cornell faculty.
The performance will feature singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré, who wrote the music for the original production.
Learn how Elizabeth Rene incorporates her interests in the U.S. legal system with American Studies' interdisciplinary curriculum.
Held Oct. 20-21, “Lest Silence Be Destructive" will feature readings, discussions and the first public performance of a musical album based on Viramontes' work.
Learn about how Sylver Garcia embodies her southern roots on campus as she finishes up her last year at Cornell.
Olivia Ochoa shares her first generation experience and journey as an AMST major and social justice advocate
The corridor is a consortium of 11 universities and colleges endowed by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Learn about how Amara Valerio's was able to incorporate her interests in the arts and social justice during her four years at Cornell, both in and out of the classroom.
Learn about how Maggie Sandler's passion for film led her to major in American Studies.
Glenn Altschuler, Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Professor of American Studies is retiring on January 1, 2024.
Jamelle Bouie, columnist for the New York Times, will be the featured speaker at the 2023 Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture Sept. 12.
Nexus Scholars spent eight weeks this summer working with researchers on campus on projects in the humanities, social sciences and physical sciences.
The professorships are possible because of generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.
Commentary in the Washington Post: Americans have never agreed about what should be taught when it comes to our nation’s history and government, which has real implications for schoolchildren.
This summer, 101 students in the College of Arts and Sciences will take part in groundbreaking research on campus with 61 faculty as part of the Nexus Scholars Program.
Claudia León is an American Studies major.
Rayna Klugherz is a history of art and American studies major.
Celia Shapiro is a government and American studies major.