Archives: Announcements
Finding the Right Fit: Alum Shares Wisdom from Career Journey
August 21, 2026 By Katya Hrichak Sometimes the path you think you’ll follow after you leave grad school isn’t the path you end up taking—and that’s okay. During the Summer…
Meet Your Representatives: Get to Know the 2026-2027 GPSA Board
August 21, 2026 At Cornell, a model of shared governance ensures that all populations are represented in decision-making and given a voice. The university’s four assemblies—student, graduate and professional student,…
War and Peace: Understanding Uneven Peace Agreement Outcomes Across Colombia
August 14, 2026 City and regional planning doctoral candidate Sebastian Restrepo is focused on understanding why the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement had different outcomes in different regions. Describe the location…
Start-of-Semester Reminder Regarding Assistantship Appointments and Outside Employment
August 10, 2026 All graduate students are limited to a total of 20 hours of employment per week during each appointment period. Students who are considering additional employment should review their…
Following the Secret Lives of Paper Wasps
August 7, 2026 Through fieldwork in New York and Virginia, neurobiology and behavior doctoral candidate Lorenz Mammen is investigating the ecology and behavior of paper wasps. Describe the location of…
Comprehending Community-Forest Connections in Colombia
July 31, 2026 In the forests of Colombia, master’s student in natural resources and the environment Elizabeth Gallego is learning how conflict has influenced communities’ relationships with forests. Describe the…
New Big Red Barn Manager Looks Forward to Building Community
July 27, 2026 By Katya Hrichak Trevor McClenon understands the importance of third spaces—those places of special significance outside the home and location of scholarship or employment—and as of June…
Preserving Punk in Southern California
July 24, 2026 Through fieldwork in Southern California, music doctoral student Michael Millenheft is examining how history and everyday practices continue to define contemporary punk communities across Southern California. Describe…
Digitally Bringing Ancient Cyprus Back to Life
July 17, 2026 This summer, archaeology master’s student Anna Port is investigating how digital reconstruction can reveal new insights into Bronze Age life in Maroni, Cyprus. What’s the focus of…
Good News for Go-Getters: Conference Grant Amounts to Increase July 1
June 29, 2026 By Katya Hrichak There’s good news for students getting ready to share their research at an upcoming conference: Conference grant award amounts will be increasing as of…