Philosophy Ph.D. candidate wins Newcombe Fellowship
Migdalia Arcila-Valenzuela is one of 20 recipients of Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships for 2025-26, selected from nearly 600 applicants.
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Student Spotlight: Migdalia Arcila-Valenzuela
Migdalia Arcila-Valenzuela is a doctoral candidate in philosophy from Medellín, Colombia. She earned her B.A. in philosophy and literature from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia, and M.A., magna cum laude, in philosophy from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and now...
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A&S honors 13 faculty with endowed professorships
The professorships are made possible because of gifts from alumni, parents and friends.
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From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research
Projects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.
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'My path is not predetermined and I am always in flux'
Hanako Yamasaki is majoring in comparative literature and philosophy.
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'I now think intersubjectivity is the most important part of the human condition'
S. Gottfried is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar who is also majoring in philosophy & English.
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Sina Toussi ’91: Honoring professors and transforming lives
Sina Toussi ’91 established a new undergraduate scholarship in honor of Professors David B. Lyons and Allen W. Wood. The gift contributes to Cornell’s Undergraduate Affordability Initiative, and it is focused on supporting first-generation college students from the Bronx, New York.
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Ask an Ambassador: A class that changed my approach to my studies
A senior talks about one of his favorite classes.
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