'Research can be creative, adaptive, so many different things'
Kendahl Wesley ‘25, a psychology and Africana studies major in the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University, reflects on his experience as a Nexus Scholar.
Black Critical Thought Symposium to be held Oct. 2
Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a Black Critical Thought Symposium Oct. 2. The free event will feature interdisciplinary faculty and student presentations on Black studies, culminating in a keynote conversation with cultural theorist and poet Fred Moten.
Second annual “Freedom Party” to celebrate joy, freedom, and learning
Cornell’s Freedom Party returns Sept. 19 with live music, free books, social service resources and food. Organized by the Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures, and the Africana Studies & Research Center in the College of Arts and Sciences, the event promotes community connection and academic freedom.
Locksley Edmondson, scholar of the African diaspora, dies at 92
Locksley Edmondson, professor of Africana Studies, emeritus in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, died Aug. 18 in Ithaca, NY at 92. A political scientist and influential scholar of the African diaspora, Edmondson joined the Africana Studies and Research Center faculty in 1983, retiring in 2017.
Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funds 2026 graduate student research projects
Cornell University’s Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funded seven 2026 Graduate Student Research projects across multiple disciplines. The awards provide research support for emerging scholars advancing racial justice, inequality, labor, identity and social change studies.
Violence against African migrants tests South Africa’s ‘Ubuntu’ ideal
Thousands of African migrants in South Africa are fleeing xenophobic violence before a June 30 deadline. The attacks expose the hypocrisy of Ubuntu ideals of communal humanity, says Olúfémi Táíwò, professor in Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences.
'There is a space for you here'
Salimata Cisse is majoring in American studies and Africana studies.
Humanities scholars tackle research across disciplines
Seniors in the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP) in the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University will showcase their research at an all-day conference May 1 at the A.D. White House. Their work spans across humanities fields and also highlights intersections with science, technology, business, law and other disciplines.
‘Built by alumni, sustained by community, driven by purpose’
An anniversary gala will mark the Cornell Black Alumni Association’s 50th anniversary April 24-26 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by alumni of Cornell University, the event honors leading alumni and launches a $1.5 million legacy fund.
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.
Historical marker commemorates Toni Morrison’s time in Ithaca
Cornell faculty, staff, students and community members celebrated the 95th birthday of Toni Morrison, M.A. ’55, by unveiling a new historical marker in front of 513 N. Albany St., where she lived while in graduate school.
CAU Summer Courses: From wine pairings to town-gown history
Registration is now open for the two sessions of weeklong offerings, with the option to stay in a newly renovated Balch Hall
Nigeria's Tinubu 'should be commended' for accepting US counterterrorism assistance, says Cornell expert
Olúfémi Táíwò, professor of Africana studies, shares insight into Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu's deployment of an army battalion to central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed at least 170 people on Tuesday night, hours after the United States said it had a small number of troops in the country.
Composer Michael Abels, famous for work on Jordan Peele films, to visit March 6-7
Events include film screenings, panel discussions and a concert by the Barbara & Richard T. Silver Wind Symphony.
How music galvanized the fight for civil rights
Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches tapped into a Black musical tradition that animated the Civil Rights Movement, says Ambre Dromgoole, assistant professor of Africana religions and music.
Combining humanities and tech for research gains
An interdisciplinary project is sparking collaborations among those interested in digital approaches to the study of history, languages and culture.
Redbones and racial nuance in Louisiana Lumber War
Klarman Fellow Kendall Artz wants to push beyond the assumption – one replicated by scholars – that company rosters and state records hold all there is to know about racial expression.
Medical anthropologist to deliver annual Society for Humanities lecture
Stacey Langwick, associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences, will speak on "Healing in a Toxic World: Reimagining the Times and Spaces of the Therapeutic."
African Union must condemn Madagascar coup, says Cornell expert
Olúfémi Táíwò, professor of Africana studies at Cornell University, said the move is another coup d’etat that Madagascar, and the African continent, does not need.
Inaugural “Freedom Party” in downtown Ithaca centers on community connection
A Sept. 27 event taking inspiration from the foundations of the Harlem Renaissance will highlight collaboration, resource sharing and storytelling.
Four-day event celebrates 70 years of Toni Morrison’s Cornell legacy
A four-day event featuring films, panels, workshops, the unveiling of a mural and other activities will celebrate the 70th anniversary of her degree, life and work. “Toni Morrison: Literature and Public Life” will take place Sept. 18-21.
2025 Nexus Scholars talk about academic growth, transformation
Ten students who participated in this summer's Nexus Scholars Program share their stories..
Tune in: Alumni-hosted podcasts offer something for everyone
Your fellow Cornellians can keep you entertained and informed—with shows on topics from science to sports and beyond.
History Center exhibit chronicles excavation at Ithaca’s ‘Freedom Church’
The exhibit on Ithaca’s St. James A.M.E. Zion Church will open on Juneteenth with a community event scheduled for 4 p.m.
From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research
Projects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.