Cornell College

600 First St. Sw, Mount vernon, IA 52314-1006 -  View Map

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• Cornell College is one of the nation’s finest and most distinctive liberal arts colleges. Providing focus and flexibility through its one-course-at-a-time block plan, Cornell offers one extraordinary opportunity after another, in the classroom, on campus, and in the world. Upon graduation, Cornell students are prepared for meaningful lives, productive careers, leadership and service.
• The college campus is ideal, wooded hilltop setting is one of only two campuses in the country listed entirely on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 42 buildings on 129 acres. Cole Library is also the Mount Vernon public library, making it one of only two such libraries in the country.
• Cornell College is a undergraduate liberal arts college with one-course-at-a-time calendar. More than 40 academic majors and pre-professional programs and an individualized major students design to meet specific goals and interests. Top majors includes Psychology, Education, Economics and Business, English, Art, History, Physical Education, Individualized majors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Politics.
• Pre-Professional programs are offered in Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Medical Technology, Nursing/Allied Health Services, Social Work/Human Services, Education, Architecture, Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Management.
• Profile last updated: 07/07/2009.

In the News:

• Hannemanns graduate from Cornell College (Elburn Herald)
  posted on August 29, 2011 at 01:57:43 am
  MOUNT VERNON, IOWA—Elburn residents Kathleen Hannemann, Kenneth Hannemann and Michelle Hannemann, all of Elburn, were awarded degrees from Cornell College at its 2011 commencement ceremony on May 28.
• Hensen named to dean's list (Community Press & Recorder)
  posted on July 13, 2011 at 05:08:23 pm
  Rory Hensen of Independence was named to the dean's list for the spring 2011 semester, earning honors at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
• Cornell's Bailey Tabbed Preseason First Team All-American (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
  posted on June 21, 2011 at 09:48:05 pm
  MOUNT VERNON, Iowa - Cornell College senior-to-be Tyler Bailey has been named to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Division III Preseason All-American Football Team.
• Cornell to Host DIII Wrestling Championships (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
  posted on June 21, 2011 at 08:33:12 pm
  MOUNT VERNON, Iowa - The NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships are coming back to eastern Iowa with Cornell College serving as tournament host. Cornell earned a bid to host the 2013 and 2014 Wrestling Championships at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
• Hadenfeldt Steps Down as Baseball Coach (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
  posted on May 26, 2011 at 04:32:01 pm
  MOUNT VERNON - Adam Hadenfeldt has announced his resignation as Cornell College's head baseball coach, effective June 30. Hadenfeldt, a 2006 Cornell graduate, completed his second season with the Rams this spring.

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