Lively leaves $1.3 million gift to Cornell endowment

January 29th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON — A $1.3 million living trust from an Iowa native will establish a Cornell College endowed scholarship fund for students who attended high school in and around Marshall County, Iowa.

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Krouse Recieves Spencer Award

January 11th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON — Cornell biology lecturer and lab instructor Laura Krouse will receive the 2007 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture at the annual meeting of Practical Farmers of Iowa Jan. 11-12 in Des Moines. Read More…




Greenstein study shows coral migration in warming waters

January 11th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON — New research by Cornell College Professor of Geology Ben Greenstein suggests that global warming may be responsible for migrating coral species along Australia’s western coast, potentially providing a safe haven for temperature-sensitive species as the oceans warm. Read More…




Famed Second City Comes to Cornell College

January 8th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON — On Saturday, Jan. 26, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at Cornell College in King Chapel at 8 p.m. The performance, “One Nation, Under Blog,” will feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from The Second City’s 45-plus year history. Read More…