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Libe Slope and McGraw Tower in fall.

Alumni giving, engagement break records in 2017

Cornell engages thousands of alumni, parents and friends around the world, and with their support, the university achieved fundraising records in fiscal year (FY) 2017. The university raised a record … Read more

By Kate Blackwood September 7, 2017

CEN NYC: Pitch Night gives entrepreneurs the mic

One good idea, three minutes to share it, and an enthusiastic audience of more than a hundred—that’s the formula behind Cornell Entrepreneur Network NYC: Pitch Night, June 14, when 10 … Read more

By Kate Blackwood June 26, 2017
Alumni elect Sheila Wilson Allen '76, DVM '81(left) and Linda Gadsby '88(right).

An in-depth Q&A with our new alumni-elected trustees

What are your feelings as you start your terms as alumni-elected trustees? Allen: I feel a huge sense of responsibility to try to represent the alumni in this capacity, and … Read more

By Kate Blackwood June 16, 2017
Alumni of the Glee Club and Chorus

Reunion 2017 connects alumni to each other and Cornell

On Saturday night of Reunion 2017, a packed Bailey Hall rose to its feet to honor Esther Bondareff ’37, who joined Cornelliana Night of her 80th Reunion via live stream … Read more

By Kate Blackwood June 13, 2017
2017 Reunion Weekend: Cornelliana Night

Reunion 2017 features camaraderie, diversity, and star power

It takes a village to bring home a village. At Reunion 2017, June 8–11, an expected 7,500 Cornell alumni, friends, and family will get a Big Red welcome from 500-strong … Read more

By AAD Staff May 30, 2017
Craig Voorhees

A gift for the ages—the legacy of Craig Voorhees at Cornell

Growing up on a dairy farm in the small town of Glen, New York, Craig Voorhees ’49 worked close to the ground, all year, tending to the animals. “In the … Read more

By AAD Staff April 17, 2017
Moderator Christopher Crockett speaks to the audience at This is Rocket Science.

“This Is Rocket Science” celebrates Cornell in space

“Cornellians have flown on the space shuttle. They’ve sent spacecraft to every world in the solar system and built telescopes that have peered clear across the universe,” said science writer … Read more

By Kate Blackwood April 12, 2017
Six alumni running for trustee

Up close with Cornell alumni-elected trustee candidates

Each year, Cornell alumni elect two members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees. Voting in the 2017 election is open until May 2, noon EDT. This year, six candidates … Read more

By AAD Staff March 28, 2017
Pam Marrone '78 and Katrina James '96

Volunteers broaden their scope of service as alumni-elected trustees

Alumni chose Katrina James ’96 and Pamela Marrone ’78 to serve on the Cornell University Board of Trustees in May 2016. They took office in July and participated in their … Read more

By Kate Blackwood March 28, 2017
Mardelle McCuskey Shepley

CSV17 explores the impact of innovation

Nearly 500 Cornell alumni, parents and friends gathered March 7 at The SF JAZZ Center in downtown San Francisco to learn how emerging technologies affect our lives. “Don’t think about … Read more

By AAD Staff March 27, 2017
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