awards & recognition
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Cornell students earn research awards from the Iowa Sociological Association
The ISA focuses on research and recognizes the best undergraduate conference papers in four categories, of which Cornell students earned two.
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Students recognized for civic engagement efforts
Three Cornell College students are getting recognition for their outstanding involvement with civic engagement efforts on campus and in the community.
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Grant allows Denniston and team to pursue climate research
Denniston, professor of geology and chair of environmental studies, is lead investigator on the research project. The grant money will go to four institutions. Among them, Cornell College will receive $104,085 of the three-year grant, which is worth a total of $358,417.
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3 history majors awarded Richard H. Thomas History Scholar Awards
The award honors the educational legacy of Thomas, professor emeritus of history, chaplain emeritus, and college historian, who remains an important member of the Hilltop and surrounding community.
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Professor Enns surprised with Exemplary Teacher Award
Professor of Psychology Carol Zerbe Enns received an unexpected honor at Cornell College’s 2016 Commencement ceremony when she was announced as the recipient of the Exemplary Teacher Award.
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Justin Brown ’12 honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cornell College alumnus Justin Brown ’12 is receiving a special designation as one of Milwaukee’s Finest.
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Cornell students applying for more competitive scholarships
Cornell College students are stepping up to apply for more and more competitive scholarships with the help of individualized mentoring from faculty and staff. “We had 35 students submit 48 applications awards this year, which is up from the 27 students who completed applications for 31 awards last year, and way up from 2013-14 where […]
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Graduates to celebrate successes at Commencement 2016 on May 8
Dressed in their caps and gowns, 273 Cornell College graduates will celebrate the end of their careers at Cornell and the beginning of the next phases of their lives during commencement on Sunday, May 8.
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Morton ’16 earns Fulbright to teach in Azerbaijan
Kayla Morton ’16 was recently awarded a Fulbright to Azerbaijan. Morton is an international relations and Russian major, and has worked in the Writing Studio for three years. As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant she will teach Azerbaijani college students English and American culture. “I’m looking forward to learning about Azerbaijani culture and getting to […]
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Cornell Mock Trial Team debates its way to the top
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The Cornell Mock Trial team recently arrived back to the Cornell College campus with a 7th place trophy.
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Cornell College students ready to serve as Peace Corps volunteers
Two Cornell College seniors are preparing to pack up and leave the country.
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Christiansen remembered as prairie pioneer
Iowa prairie restoration pioneer Paul Christiansen, who taught biology at Cornell College from 1967-1996, is remembered in an article by Rich Patterson.
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Feliciano ’17 selected as UPS Scholar
Idalis Feliciano ’17 of Ames, Iowa, has been selected as a UPS Scholar and recipient of a $2,450 scholarship through the Iowa College Foundation, an organization which raises funds for its 23 member independent colleges in Iowa.
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Chicoine ’16 off to Thailand on Fulbright Program
Madison Chicoine ’16 will spend a year in Thailand teaching English on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant fellowship. She becomes the 12th Cornellian in the past 11 years awarded a Fulbright.
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Bees, food, energy are championship projects for Enactus
Cornell College’s Enactus team won the regional championship at the Chicago Enactus Competition March 21.
Cornell students earn research awards from the Iowa Sociological Association 
Students recognized for civic engagement efforts 
Grant allows Denniston and team to pursue climate research 
3 history majors awarded Richard H. Thomas History Scholar Awards 
Professor Enns surprised with Exemplary Teacher Award 
Justin Brown ’12 honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
Graduates to celebrate successes at Commencement 2016 on May 8 
Morton ’16 earns Fulbright to teach in Azerbaijan 
Cornell Mock Trial Team debates its way to the top 
Cornell College students ready to serve as Peace Corps volunteers 
Christiansen remembered as prairie pioneer 
Feliciano ’17 selected as UPS Scholar 
Chicoine ’16 off to Thailand on Fulbright Program 
Bees, food, energy are championship projects for Enactus