New Latina/o Studies major opens for A&S students
A new Latina/o Studies major will launch in Fall 2026 at Cornell University, a program that expands coursework, seminars, and community engagement for Arts and Sciences students.
María Cristina García receives a Lifetime Achievement Award
María Cristina García, professor of history and American studies in Cornell's College of Arts & Sciences, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Immigration and Ethnic History Society. The award recognizes “her service to the Society and her outstanding scholarly contributions to the fields of immigration and ethnic history.”
On storm-ravaged Vieques, a microgrid builds resilience
A collaboration with Cornell is bringing relief to Vieques, a Puerto Rican island that still has unreliable power nine years after Hurricane Maria.
Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact
Cornell admits the Class of 2030 emphasizing real-world impact, enrolling 5,776 students from 102 countries. At Cornell University, the diverse cohort reflects the land-grant mission and applied learning goals across multiple colleges.
Remembering Prof. Debra Castillo, champion of Latinx students, community
Professor Debra Castillo, Stephen H. Weiss presidential fellow and Emerson Hinchliff professor of Hispanic Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, died Oct. 5 at the age of 72.
Engaged Opportunity Grants connect students with hands-on community projects
The David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement awarded nine grants to a diverse array of projects that connect classroom learning with hands-on collaboration.
From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research
Projects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.
'It's essential to view history considering multiple perspectives'
Isabella Riano is an American studies & government major.
“We are La Voz” event highlights Latine artists
A collaboration between Cornell faculty, students and Ithaca community members is bringing together a monthlong event in downtown Ithaca, focused on Latine artists.
Death of Pope Francis marks end of historic papacy
Cornell experts comment on the legacy of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, marking the end of a historic papacy.
Latina/o Studies offers new way to connect with alumni
“Fridays with Alumni” kicks off Jan. 31 featuring Kim Cardenas '17 & Joseph De Los Santos '19,
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Chemist Héctor D. Abruña wins Enrico Fermi Award
The award recognizes scientists, engineers and science policymakers who have given unstintingly over their careers to advance energy science and technology.
