Cornell alumnus elected mayor of Cedar Rapids
November 4th, 2009CEDAR RAPIDS – Ron Corbett, Cornell Class of 1983, was elected mayor of Cedar Rapids yesterday with 62 percent of the vote. Read More…
Tiempo Libre brings Latin flavor to Music Mondays
October 21st, 2009MOUNT VERNON — Hot on the heels of a “Dancing with the Stars” appearance, Latin musical sensation Tiempo Libre will perform on Monday, Nov. 2, as part of Cornell College’s 12th season of Music Mondays. Read More…
SUN Editorial: College affordability applies to private schools
October 14th, 2009This editorial was originally published in the Oct. 8 edition of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and is reprinted here with permission.
“Country club universities.”
That’s how one Iowa newspaper described the state’s Regent institutions in a piece about how our state performs when it comes to higher education for the most needy.
We don’t go that far with such a moniker, but are disappointed that our state seems to have strayed from the point of taxpayer-supported higher education – education for all. At the same time, we’re thankful that institutions like our own Cornell College have been continuing to meet the needs of all students. Read More…
Mount Vernon named one of coolest small towns
October 2nd, 2009Mount Vernon is called a lot of things. Charming, quaint, welcoming. And now, Mount Vernon is also officially “cool.” Read More…
Cornell Homecoming to be Celebrated Oct. 9-11
September 28th, 2009MOUNT VERNON — Cornell College will celebrate its homecoming Oct. 9-11 by honoring alumni and former professors. Read More…
“One Book” to be held Sept. 17 with Diane Ackerman
September 7th, 2009MOUNT VERNON – Cornell College and Cole Library will host Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife, on Thursday, Sept. 17, as part of the second year of “One Book, One Campus, One Community.” Read More…
Cornell raises nearly $10 million in 2008-2009; $1 million for environmental studies
August 13th, 2009MOUNT VERNON – Despite a year of economic turmoil, Cornell College could still count on its supporters to provide its students, community, and campus with one extraordinary opportunity after another. Read More…
Smiths lead the way on “Block by Block” flood relief
July 30th, 2009CEDAR RAPIDS – Cornell trustee John Smith ‘71 and his wife Dyan never really seem to keep their checkbook closed in the face of a worthy cause. Read More…
2009-10 Music Mondays schedule set
July 6th, 2009The 12th season of Cornell College’s Music Mondays concert series will kick off Oct. 12 with the Georgia Guitar Quartet, an innovative chamber music group that counts among its influences everything from Bach and Brahms to Led Zeppelin and Radiohead. Read More…
Second Presidential address on economic impact on Cornell
March 31st, 2009“Our commitment to our students will not waver, but we will need the continuing support of the full range of our alumni and friends to sustain that commitment,” said President Les Garner in a message addressed to the Cornell community. Read More…
