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The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
There are always treasures to be discovered on a historic campus. Here we reveal 10 spaces that most people rarely see, but that serve important functions. Read More About The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
Stavreva releases several pieces on latest Shakespeare research
Cornell College Professor of English Kirilka Stavreva’s latest research highlights new ways of thinking about Shakespeare. Read More About Stavreva releases several pieces on latest Shakespeare research
2022 Commencement May 8 at Van Metre Field
Cornell College will hold its 164th Commencement ceremony in celebration of the Class of 2022 on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8. Read More About 2022 Commencement May 8 at Van Metre Field
Cornell students venture outside the classroom to help others
Students in the Block 6 English course, Grammar and Politics of English, learned that there’s more to the words we speak and write than what we might think. They not only focused on taking an in-depth look at grammar, but they explored the ways culture, society, and politics filter into the language and govern how […] Read More About Cornell students venture outside the classroom to help others
Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach Intersectional Creative Writing
Margaret Rhee has been named Cornell College’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Writer and will teach Intersectional Creative Writing with New Media. Read More About Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach Intersectional Creative Writing
Lainey Goolsby ՚21 to teach middle school in Illinois
Hometown: Ottawa, Illinois B.A. in secondary education and English Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? I have already accepted a teaching position for next year at Northlawn Junior High in Streator, IL. I plan to go back to school in a few […] Read More About Lainey Goolsby ՚21 to teach middle school in Illinois
John Gilliland ’89, a problem-solver scoring big career wins
John Gilliland ’89 packed ambition and a detailed life plan in his suitcase when he arrived at Cornell College as a first-year student. It didn’t matter to him what major he graduated with, just that he prepared himself to be ready for law school. Little did he know what would come his way and how […] Read More About John Gilliland ’89, a problem-solver scoring big career wins
How to pick an M.F.A. program that’s right for you
Choosing an M.F.A. program is important for your future success. We asked students and faculty in Cornell’s program for tips about what you should consider. Read More About How to pick an M.F.A. program that’s right for you
Madeleine Kleckner ՚21 intertwines writing, advocacy to create her future career
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota B.A. with an individualized major in creative and political social advocacy Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. How has Cornell prepared you for your future? I loved my time on the executive board of the Third-Wave Resource Group (TWRG). Aside from the discussions we led on intersectional feminist […] Read More About Madeleine Kleckner ՚21 intertwines writing, advocacy to create her future career
Class feature: Sagal teaches Queering the Restoration
Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing Katie Sagal takes her class on an exploration of gender expression in her course Queering the Restoration. Read More About Class feature: Sagal teaches Queering the Restoration
Cornell grads offered positions in selective Teaching Assistant Program in France
Ariel Barbee, Robert Petrie, and Maura Quinn will be calling Metropolitan France home for seven months while they teach English to French students in the primary and secondary levels. Read More About Cornell grads offered positions in selective Teaching Assistant Program in France
Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach new media course
Arab-American writer A.D. Lauren-Abunassar has been named as Cornell College’s 2021-22 Distinguished Visiting Writer. Read More About Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach new media course
M.F.A. program builds community of writers
The new Cornell College M.F.A program is building a creative community of writers, and it’s all just beginning. Read More About M.F.A. program builds community of writers
Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S.
Professor Fernanda Díaz-Basteris has introduced a new course on campus, Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S. Read More About Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S.
First M.F.A. program kicks off Dec. 30
COVID-19 isn’t stopping Cornell College’s first graduate program from kicking off online at the end of December. The program features emerging writers who will inspire students and the community. Read More About First M.F.A. program kicks off Dec. 30
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Coming to Iowa from New York challenged Max Ishmael ՚20. He had to leave behind his family and friends. Read his Cornell College story. Read More About Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’
Robert P. Dana Director of the Center for the Literary Arts Becca Klaver has published her third book of poems, “Ready for the World,” in February of this year. Read More About Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’
Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer
Miriam Bird Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Writer for Cornell College’s Center for the Literary Arts. Read More About Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer
Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […] Read More About Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection. Prize-winning author Rachel Carson, who was a marine biologist, wrote the influential book “Silent Spring,” which led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Annie Dillard’s famous meditations on seeing nature up close […] Read More About Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature