Cornell has long been a leader in ethnic-related identity studies, with programs in Africana studies; Asian American studies;Latina/o studies; Jewish studies; and American Indian studies.
Professor of history Edward Baptist led a service learning trip to Jamaica with 17 students over spring break as part of a course in understanding global capitalism.
On April 12, the College of Arts and Sciences brought together faculty working on migration in a Big Ideas panel, part of the New Century for the Humanities celebration in Klarman Hall.
More than 60 trustees, alumni, students, faculty, members of the community and guests will come to campus May 26 for the dedication of the university’s new humanities building, Klarman Hall.
The College of Arts and Sciences is a leading center of scholarship on inequality, drawing from its many departments and collaborations across the university.
Events this week include student art exhibits, a conference on exile, projects from a healing plants course, a veterans' resource fair and the return of the Internet Cat Video Festival.
Professor of performing and media arts Bruce Levitt was awarded Cornell's Engaged Scholar Prize for his community-engaged work, including facilitating a theater group at Auburn Correctional Facility.
The New York Climate Science Clearinghouse features New York-specific climate to provide the public and policymakers access to the most recent and credible information available to inform decisions.