No matter where life takes you, you’ll always be part of the Cornell family. With alumni in every corner of the world, there are countless opportunities to stay connected, build friendships, and share your Big Red spirit long after leaving Ithaca.
Our global alumni community is vibrant, welcoming, and growing every day. Whether you attend local events, join a Cornell club, volunteer, or give back to the university, the International Alumni Relations team is here to help you stay engaged and connected to Cornellians around the world.
Each summer, Cornell alumni clubs and associations worldwide host Student Send-off events to welcome incoming students and help them connect with their local Cornell community before arriving on campus. Events are updated regularly, check back frequently.
The Cornell Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference (APLC) is Cornell’s biennial signature event connecting alumni across the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted in partnership with Alumni Affairs & Development (AAD), Global Cornell, and local alumni clubs, the conference highlights Cornell leadership, distinguished faculty, and innovative entrepreneurs while fostering collaboration, idea-sharing, and meaningful connections within the global Cornell community.
Email us at alumniaffairs-international@cornell.edu.
Associate Vice President Michelle J. Vaeth ‘98 hosted a conversation with Provost Kavita Bala on the work the Future of the American University committee is doing, its potential global impact, and how our international Cornellians can play a role.
Hong Kong has become one of Cornell’s most dynamic global touchpoints — home to a groundbreaking veterinary education partnership, a vibrant alumni community, and an expanding network of student and faculty collaborations. This session of Big Red, Global View spotlights how Cornell’s work in Hong Kong is advancing innovation, deepening cross-institutional relationships, and creating impact across technology, public health, education, and entrepreneurship.
Fred Van Sickle, Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development, and Wendy Wolford, Vice Provost for International Affairs, explore Cornell’s international vision, the university’s role in addressing global challenges, and the ways faculty, leadership, and alumni can strengthen Cornell’s global impact.
Division of Alumni Affairs and Development
Ithaca, NY
