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Kirk Smothers ’91: Leadership in learning differently
Kirk Smothers ’91 is head of school at Delaware Valley Friends School, where all the students have learning challenges. Read More About Kirk Smothers ’91: Leadership in learning differently
Laurie Lemmlie-Leung ’78: Panama
Laurie Lemmlie-Leung ’78 lived in the Philippines and then Hong Kong, running a small textile factory in China with her husband. They now live in Panama. Read More About Laurie Lemmlie-Leung ’78: Panama
18 things we did in 18 days
Faculty, students, and alums shared 18 things they worked around the block to complete in 18 days. We were amazed at what we found. Read More About 18 things we did in 18 days
Richard H. Thomas, 1930–2023
Richard H. Thomas, whose contributions as chaplain, history professor, and college historian made an indelible impact on Cornell College, died on April 24. Read More About Richard H. Thomas, 1930–2023
All-American Jeff Maples ’89
All-American Jeff Maples ’89 is a manufacturers’ rep in Phoenix, Arizona, and participates in USA Track & Field (USATF). Read More About All-American Jeff Maples ’89
Building the Field of Dreams
Kevin Moses ’04 hit a homerun out of the career ballpark when he began work on a baseball field next to the Field of Dreams in preparation for the first MLB game in Iowa. Read More About Building the Field of Dreams
Cornell College announces new Trustees
The Cornell College Board of Trustees has elected three new members—Tahllee Baynard ’97, Felecia Epps ’80, and Lauren Williams ’22—and reelected Sheryl Stoll ’70. Read More About Cornell College announces new Trustees
![Cornell College Professor of History Catherine Stewart’s research is providing new clues to how Black domestic workers in Southern households during the Great Depression found ways to survive their jobs and enjoy their lives. And what she found wasn’t what many historians assumed was true. That’s why the Journal of American History recently published her […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Research-photo-cropped-600x400.jpg)
Stewart’s research released in The Journal of American History
Cornell College Professor of History Catherine Stewart’s research is providing new clues to how Black domestic workers in Southern households during the Great Depression found ways to survive their jobs and enjoy their lives. And what she found wasn’t what many historians assumed was true. That’s why the Journal of American History recently published her […] Read More About Stewart’s research released in The Journal of American History
![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 […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Gilliland-Fam2020-1-476x400.jpeg)
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
History Department selects 5 Richard H. Thomas Scholars
Five Cornell College history students are getting the opportunity to study off campus, thanks to an endowment set up by the family of The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas. Read More About History Department selects 5 Richard H. Thomas Scholars
College Hall to undergo nearly $3.6 million renovation
Thanks to a lead gift from Robert McLennan ’65 and Rebecca Martin McLennan ’64, College Hall will undergo a nearly $3.6 million renovation. Read More About College Hall to undergo nearly $3.6 million renovation
Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Representing the people, from the inside
TaSheena Cunnigham-Rimmer ’06 readied herself for a law career, leaving a trail of experiences she eagerly took on that emboldened her pursuit of advocacy. Read More About Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Representing the people, from the inside
Michael Hofmann ’93: Learning, applying, moving on
Denver attorney Michael Hofmann ’93 gained an unusual skill studying One Course At A Time: The ability to move quickly from one challenge to the next. Read More About Michael Hofmann ’93: Learning, applying, moving on
Another kind of reunion
Bob Nellis '75 writes about Heart Mountain internment camp, a national park and what’s been called an American concentration camp. Read More About Another kind of reunion
Stewart interviewed in The Atlantic
Professor of History Catherine Stewart was featured in an article in The Atlantic. Read More About Stewart interviewed in The Atlantic
One online course at a time
Cornell moved quickly to establish distance learning last March in response to the looming novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More About One online course at a time
One Course: Investigating German Pasts and Presents
Professor of German Studies & History Tyler Carrington’s course, Investigating German Pasts and Presents, takes place in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin. Read More About One Course: Investigating German Pasts and Presents
Iowa trivia’s biggest fan
Jessica Rundlett ’07, the State Historical Society of Iowa's special projects and outreach coordinator, is an Iowa trivia expert. Read More About Iowa trivia’s biggest fan
TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Young Alumna Award citation & response
TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06, assistant general counsel to the Chicago Housing Authority, received a 2020 Young Alumna Achievement Award. Read More About TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Young Alumna Award citation & response
London Review features Carrington’s book
The London Review of Books has published a lengthy and descriptive review of Professor Tyler Carrington’s book, “Love at Last Sight.” Read More About London Review features Carrington’s book