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History News
China’s parade signals power shift, cold war parallels, says Cornell expert
The massive display of new military power by the Chinese this week served several purposes, says military historian David Silbey.
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Dual-campus visit highlights A.D. White Professors-at-Large lineup 
Best-selling writer and technology blogger Cory Doctorow will make the A.D. White Professor-at-Large program’s second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Four other professors will visit Cornell this fall.
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Doctorow to discuss the digital world as A.D. White professor-at-large
Science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow will visit Cornell Sept. 11-19 as an A.D. White Professor at Large, taking part in several events on campus and in the community.
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2025 Nexus Scholars talk about academic growth, transformation
Ten students who participated in this summer's Nexus Scholars Program share their stories.
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Book details Jews’ two-century fight against Roman Empire
Barry Strauss ’74 shines a light on the resilience the Jews of Judea showed in their rebellion against the Romans.
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Engaged Opportunity Grants connect students with hands-on community projects
The David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement awarded nine grants to a diverse array of projects that connect classroom learning with hands-on collaboration.
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