Francis Alan DuVal, 1916-2008

March 25th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – Professor emeritus of German Francis Alan DuVal, 91, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, died March 24 from complications due to pneumonia. Read More…




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…




Cornell receives $3 million from Hall-Perrine

December 21st, 2007

MOUNT VERNON — Cornell College will receive a $3 million award from The Hall-Perrine Foundation of Cedar Rapids after raising the matching funds 12-months ahead of schedule. The funds will help Cornell College expand and remodel The Commons, its student center. Read More…




Memorial service for Paul Christiansen on Oct. 14

October 2nd, 2007

MOUNT VERNON - The college is deeply saddened to report that Paul Christiansen, professor emeritus of biology, died early this morning. Paul taught at Cornell for 29 years, retiring in 1996. He was known for his work on Iowa prairies. Read More…