

The Department of History thrives on its close relationship with many other departments, centers and area studies programs in the humanities and social sciences at Cornell. The faculty includes more than a dozen prize-winning authors as well as winners of Cornell’s prestigious teaching and advising awards.
As a final project, a popular course on Cornell history lets students create miniature time capsules for future generations.
Read moreA look at some projects imperiled by federal funding cuts—and how you can support your alma mater through ‘Cornell Matters’
Read moreThis summer marks the 80th anniversary of the “official” end of World War II, but a new book co-edited by Ruth Lawlor, assistant professor of history, extends the war’s timeline back to 1931 and into the mid-1950s.
Read moreA research project collecting records of freedom-seeking enslaved people in the pre-Civil War U.S. came to a halt when researchers received a stop-work order from the National Endowment for the Humanities in early May.
Read moreHistory professor David Silbey points out restrictions on and risks of using active-duty military to respond to protests.
Read moreProjects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.
Read moreThe Centennial Medal recognizes alumni who have made fundamental and lasting contributions to knowledge, their disciplines, their colleagues and society
Read moreAmong those being recognized for exceptional teaching and mentorship this year are faculty members Begüm Adalet, Claudia Verhoeven, and Marcelo Aguiar.
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