Klarman Fellow’s mission: Break cycles of poverty through fact-based policy
Neil Cholli studies labor and public economics with a goal of helping to shape social policy in the U.S.
Author Jemisin builds ‘the world from scratch’
At the Bartels World Affairs Lecture Oct. 4, Jemisin spoke on how to investigate our world and beliefs about it, and how to use what we learn to imagine and construct a better future.
Claudia Goldin ’67 wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Goldin’s pioneering research has revealed the reasons for gender gaps in labor force participation and earnings.
October India conference features government, corporate leaders
N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys Limited, will offer the keynote address during an India Conference at Cornell Oct. 13-15.
Staller Lecture to explore the economics of AI Oct. 12
Economist Jens Ludwig will explore how “big data” and AI tools help us understand and improve human decision-making.
Meet the alum behind some of music's biggest rights deals
Steve Salm ’93 is a founding partner at the firm that owns the catalogs of Genesis, KISS, Imagine Dragons, and much more.
Meet some of the (many!) Cornellians who’ve won the Nobel
From Hans Bethe to Toni Morrison, we offer a sampling of alums and profs who’ve earned one of the world’s highest accolades.
The College welcomes new faculty for 2023-24
Our 34 new faculty will enrich the College of Arts & Sciences with creative ideas in a vast array of topics.
New Faculty: Julieta Caunedo
Julieta Caunedo, Economics
Serve in Place grants offer international experiences
"This hands-on experience and research is great preparation for future projects."
Using data for policy decisions: NSF funds economics study
Three economics researchers aim to include undergraduate researchers in their 2023-2026 project, “Mostly Harmless Statistical Decision Theory.”
2023 Job Market Placements
A listing of job market placements for 2023 PhD graduates
Merrill Scholars honor mentors at 35th annual ceremony
Forty-three student scholars, including nine from Arts and Sciences, were honored at this year’s 35th Merrill Presidential Scholars ceremony on May 23.
Thirty-two receive awards recognizing inclusive excellence
On May 16, several Arts and Sciences affiliated graduate students were among those honored for leadership and commitment to diversity, inclusion, outreach, and student engagement.
Nexus Scholars Program expands research opportunities to 101 students
This summer, 101 students in the College of Arts and Sciences will take part in groundbreaking research on campus with 61 faculty as part of the Nexus Scholars Program.
Larry Kahn and Fran Blau featured in recorded events
Larry Kahn discussed economics of sport in a video recorded by the IZA. As well, Kahn was a guest with Fran Blau on a podcast recorded by the Princeton University Industrial Relations Section.
'I customized my education to suit my unique interests'
Aryan Khanna is an economics major.
'The most valuable skills I've gained are persistence and perspective'
Ulysses Rios is an economics major.
'I learned to think critically about the causes of criminal activity and crime prevention methods'
Morgan Baker is majoring in government and economics.
Arts and Sciences faculty featured on Academic Minute
Five faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences were featured on a “Cornell week” on The Academic Minute radio program from May 1-5.
Popular course offers life lessons from faculty dream team
Drawing on research in psychology and economics, the profs offer practical tools for relationships, finances, and more.
‘Cheap thrills’: Low-cost leisure leads to less work, more play
Researchers found that people today work substantially less than they did generations ago because of virtually unlimited cheap entertainment increasingly at their fingertips.
2023 Cornell Economics Commencement Ceremony
Information regarding the 2023 Cornell Economics Commencement Ceremony in Bartels Hall, Ramin Room on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Remember me? Gender, race may make you forgettable
Economist Michèle Belot says that systemic biases in the way we remember people could influence social networks important to career advancement.
Migrations announces winners for creative writing, art
Four winners of the competition by the Migrations Global Grand Challenge are affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Campus rallies to support Syria, Turkey earthquake survivors
With about 70 students on campus from Syria and Turkey affected by the devastation in their countries, students, faculty and administrators have mobilized to create relief efforts.
Two A&S alums honored for volunteer efforts
The two are among five winners of the inaugural Robert S. Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Awards.
A&S welcomes 10 new Klarman Fellows to expanded program
The fourth cohort of Klarman Fellows is the largest since the program’s launch in 2019.
Students enthused by COP27 reparations agreement
During COP27, Podpora and Fenningdorf helped with Cornell’s exhibit and other side events, as well as attended various sessions and workshops.
Economist Tom Davis dies at 93
Tom E. Davis, professor emeritus of economics, was an expert on economic development in Latin America.
Fall 2022 - Updates from the Class of 2022
Post-graduation plans for Class of 2022 Economics majors.
Over 50 Students Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships
The National Science Foundation offers approximately 2,000 fellowships per year to research-based master’s and doctoral students pursuing STEM studies.
Winter Session spotlight: Jennifer Wissink
Students can earn up to four credits in the three-week winter session – including Wissink's ECON 1110 Introductory Microeconomics course.
Students can now choose new minor in data science
The minor is distinctive in including courses from many disciplines, from across Cornell’s schools and colleges.
Nexus Scholar applications open for summer 2023
The program matches undergraduate students with summer opportunities to work side by side with faculty from across the College.
Parking ticket reminders work, but not for all
New research by Cornell behavioral economists reveals that people who would benefit the most from gentle “nudges” to pay their fines – those who are least responsive to tickets in the first place – respond least to those reminders.
Doctor/musician alumnus takes stage in Van Cliburn competition
"At every point in your life, different music will speak to you in new ways."
At global turning point, economists take stock of 100 years of development
Major figures in world economics will gather in Ithaca Sept. 15-17 to re-think the foundations of economics and the nature of regulation – with particular care for the environment.
The College Welcomes New Faculty for 2022-23
This year, 15 new faculty are bringing innovative ideas in a wide range of topics to the College of Arts & Sciences’ nexus of discovery and impact, including climate change, astronomy, identity studies and the economy.
New Faculty: Ryan Chahrour
Ryan Chahrour, Economics
New Faculty: José Luis Montiel Olea
José Luis Montiel Olea, Economics
New Faculty: Milena Djourelova
Milena Djourelova, Economics
A&S opens application portal for Klarman postdoc fellowships
Klarman Fellows pursue research in any discipline in the College, including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and the creative arts as well as cross-disciplinary fields. The application deadline is October 14.
Teachers critical to detecting and reporting child maltreatment
Time spent in school and the resulting contact with teachers and other school staff leads to increases in reports of child maltreatment – cases that would not have been discovered otherwise.
Internship offers insights into banking career
Eros Georgiou ’25 is spending the summer exploring a career in banking, with help from a Summer Experience Grant.
Don’t Stress: Maternal Stress Affects Child’s Diet
Maternal exposure to stress during pregnancy could have long term detrimental effects on children’s diets, finds Michele Belot.
Student Spotlight: Germán Reyes
A doctoral candidate in economics from Argentina, Reyes studies how test-score gaps eventually lead to income inequality.
Humanities students present diverse research projects
Humanities students studying an array of topics presented their work at the A.D. White House.
Self-fulfilling rankings boost agencies’ power, influence
Cornell researchers developed a theoretical model that suggests an explanation for ratings produced by firms like Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, or the World Bank.
Travel Grants Help Graduate Students Conduct Research Across the Globe
The Graduate School awarded over 100 Research Travel Grants totaling $204,196 in 2021-22, the largest group of grants awarded since the pandemic began interrupting travel.