Alumni
2c – Menu – Stories about alumni
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An expression of love: The BLM movement and America
Clanton C.W. Dawson Jr. ’76 writes about the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Zackeree Kelin ’01: Fighting for the people
Zackeree Kelin ’01 serves the public interest at Davis Kelin Law Firm, working toward systemic change so people receive equitable and fair treatment.
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Mike Tressel ’96: Coaching comes naturally
Mike Tressel ’96 appeared destined for a career coaching football like his grandfather, father, and uncle.
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Carolyn Brown ’58: She travels with a camera
When Carolyn Brown ’58 began her photography career in 1969, a woman trying to carve out a career in a male-dominated field wasn’t exactly the norm.
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Think you know your stuff about Iowa?
Think you’re an Iowa trivia whiz? Give these 10 questions from Iowa trivia champ Jessica Rundlett ’07 a try.
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Iowa trivia’s biggest fan
Jessica Rundlett ’07, the State Historical Society of Iowa’s special projects and outreach coordinator, is an Iowa trivia expert.
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A time of reckoning with racism
The death of George Floyd reset race conversations worldwide. How are Cornell experts reckoning with racism?
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You Said: Fall 2020
Read letters to the Cornell Report, social media mentions, and a widely heard “said on campus” quote.
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James Berry McWethy ’65
James “Jim” Berry McWethy ’65, one of Cornell College’s most enthusiastic and generous supporters, died at age 76 on June 22, 2020.
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James S. Cutsinger ’75
Religious studies scholar and author James S. Cutsinger ’75 died Feb. 19, 2020, in Aiken, South Carolina.
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Cornell College proudly honored these alumni during Homecoming 2020
Cornell College proudly honored these graduates at Homecoming 2020 during an online ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Young Alumna Award citation & response
TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06, assistant general counsel to the Chicago Housing Authority, received a 2020 Young Alumna Achievement Award.
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Nakyda Dean ’08: Young Alumna Award citation & response
Dr. Nakyda Dean ’08, who has dedicating her career to bringing quality health care to underserved populations, received the Young Alumni Award.
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Tim Zimmerman ’84: Leadership and Service Award citation & response
Tim Zimmerman ’84, a pioneer in the development and implementation of technical standards for Wi-Fi, received a 2020 Leadership and Service Award.
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Jay Justin ’89: Leadership & Service Award citation & response
Jay Justin ’89, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, received a 2020 Leadership and Service Award.
An expression of love: The BLM movement and America 
Zackeree Kelin ’01: Fighting for the people 
Mike Tressel ’96: Coaching comes naturally 
Carolyn Brown ’58: She travels with a camera 
Think you know your stuff about Iowa? 
Iowa trivia’s biggest fan 
A time of reckoning with racism 
You Said: Fall 2020 
James Berry McWethy ’65 
James S. Cutsinger ’75 
Cornell College proudly honored these alumni during Homecoming 2020 
TaSheena Cunningham-Rimmer ’06: Young Alumna Award citation & response 
Nakyda Dean ’08: Young Alumna Award citation & response 
Tim Zimmerman ’84: Leadership and Service Award citation & response 
Jay Justin ’89: Leadership & Service Award citation & response