What’s your story?: Matt Shimanovsky ’10

November 17th, 2009

Matt Shimanovsky wants to get people excited about radio again. Read More…




Peace activist Joe Volk to lecture Nov. 18

November 9th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – Peace activist and lecturer Joe Volk will speak on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and removing troops from Iraq and Afghanistan at Cornell College on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2:45 p.m. in Hedges Conference Room. Read More…




Cornell alumnus elected mayor of Cedar Rapids

November 4th, 2009

CEDAR RAPIDS – Ron Corbett, Cornell Class of 1983, was elected mayor of Cedar Rapids yesterday with 62 percent of the vote. Read More…




What’s your story?: Annie Schneider ‘11

October 23rd, 2009

Colorado Springs native Annie Schneider is fond of saying that she’s the rebel of her family. Only this rebel has a cause. Read More…




Tiempo Libre brings Latin flavor to Music Mondays

October 21st, 2009

MOUNT 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…




Luce Gallery to host three new artists Nov. 1-29

October 19th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – From Nov. 1–29, the Peter Paul Luce Gallery will host the work of three artists: Phil Sultz, Jan Sultz, and Jeff Lewis, working in a variety of media, including painted collage, ceramics, encaustic, and silver point. The exhibition will open with an artists’ reception on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2-4 p.m., and gallery talk by Phil Sultz at 3 p.m. Read More…




Alison Saar discusses art “Wither, Hither and Yon” Nov. 4

October 19th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON –Distinguished American artist Alison Saar will speak at Cornell College on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. in McWethy Hall. Read More…




Author of “Magic Thief” novels to visit, teach at Cornell

October 19th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic Thief and The Magic Thief: Lost, will read from and discuss her work at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Cornell College. Read More…




SUN Editorial: College affordability applies to private schools

October 14th, 2009

This 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…




Cornell Class of 1959 donates $220,000 to renovate historic King Chapel, annual fund

October 13th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – As part of their 50th reunion gift, the Cornell College class of 1959 has donated over $220,000 in cash and pledges to the college for King Chapel renovations and the annual fund. Read More…




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