Professors defend their disciplines in apocalypse debate
Five professors from across the Cornell University campus will advocate that their discipline is the most important to save in the annual Apocalypse Debate set for Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.
Find classical music stuffy? This alum plays a different tune
Pianist Daniel Anastasio ’11, who was a music and philosophy major in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, is on a mission to make classical music welcoming.Through social media videos and live performances he breaks down classical music for new and casual listeners.
The College welcomes new faculty for 2026-27
Twenty new faculty have joined the College of Arts & Sciences this year, strengthening departments and programs with their wide-ranging expertise and filling numerous leadership roles for the College and university.
New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity
Cornell University will expand its Accepting Responsibility program campuswide this fall for minor, first-time academic integrity violations. Philosophy graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences serve as facilitators, helping students address AI-related misconduct and build stronger academic decision-making skills.
When the Male Gaze Turns on Men
An opinion essay by Kate Manne in the New York Times argues the male gaze increasingly targets men, fueling looksmaxxing culture and rising interest in cosmetic procedures among young males shaped by online appearance pressures. The article examines how beauty standards, social media, and insecurity are reshaping masculinity and self-image.
School of Criticism and Theory marks 50 years of intellectual exchange
The School of Criticism and Theory at Cornell University, a six-week summer program that serves as a hub for interdisciplinary inquiry in the humanities and social sciences, celebrated its 50th anniversary with events June 16-17.
'Form your own perspective'
Bilal Afzal Shafi is majoring in computer science, mathematics and philosophy.
'The class ignited my interest in political theory'
Keaten Wright is majoring in government, philosophy and feminist, gender & sexuality studies
Ask an ambassador: Take advantage of a plethora of pre-professional clubs
A Cornell student talks about the benefits of joining pre-professional clubs, which range from business clubs, pre-law organizations, pre-med fraternities, and groups that work toward equitable professional environments for all.
Philosophy and art faculty win Guggenheim fellowships
Kate A. Manne, professor of philosophy in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, is one of two Cornell faculty members named 2026 fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Manne's research focuses on moral, feminist and social philosophy.
April 23 event explores death penalty in America
Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences hosts a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary “I Am Ready, Warden” on April 23, 5 p.m. The film’s co-producer, journalist Keri Blakinger ’14, and faculty experts will discuss death penalty impacts.
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.
Humanities students take D.C. trip to advocate for funding
Cornell University Humanities Scholars traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for increased National Endowment for the Humanities and National Archives funding, meeting with congressional offices to highlight the impact of humanities programs on education. Their two‑day trip underscored how federal support strengthens community partnerships, language programs, and public humanities initiatives benefiting campuses and local organizations…
Course introduces students to constructive disagreement
The new class, dean Peter John Loewen said, for students to be able to confront and move through disagreements at work, at home, in their communities and in society.
College of Arts and Sciences announces 2026 Klarman Fellows
The 12 early-career scholars will pursue research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Cornell Cinema unveils diverse, collaboration-driven spring lineup
From midcentury melodramas to speculative visions of technology and the human body—and even a French coming of age story about crafting world class cheese—Cornell Cinema’s spring season offers a varied plate.
Doris wins Gittler Award for contributions to social psychology and ethics
A leading proponent of interdisciplinary approaches to moral psychology exploring questions of character, virtue and agency, John Doris writes about a movement to inform moral philosophy with psychological research, as well as the other way around.
In Praise of Sage Chapel, East Hill’s beloved house of worship
Built in an era when the University was under fire for being nonsectarian, it offers respite from a bustling campus.
Prof John Doris wins APA Award for Scholarly Contribution in Philosophy
Congratulations to Philosophy professor John Doris. He was recently awarded the 2025 Joseph B. Gittler Award from the American Philosophy Association.
At age 90, a singer, collector, and scholar of folk music goes digital
After a long career onstage and off, Ellen Stekert ’57 is focused on preservation—releasing songs from her vast archive on Bandcamp.
Your November 2025 reads
This month’s titles featured in Cornellians include poetry, a famed restaurateur’s memoir, and a chronicle of the 1929 stock market crash
Nexus Scholar alumni profile: Jacqueline Allen ’23
"I got a taste of what neuroscience research is really like."