Cornell’s international vision

Cross-cultural learning and research have been a priority at Cornell University since its earliest days, sometimes in radical ways. A new book, Beyond Borders: Exploring the History of Cornell’s Global Dimensions, dives into dozens of international initiatives involving Cornell faculty and students over the years. Cornell founders Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White appreciated learning … Read more

Plant lover and Earth advocate

When Sandra Knapp PhD ’86 started her undergraduate career at Pomona College in Claremont, California, she was set on taking a course in marine science. Having grown up in the desert in rural New Mexico, the ocean held great allure for Sandy. But when she was not able to get in because the course was … Read more

Recent grads on a mission to support Ukraine

Mark Kreynovich ’19 and Dillon Carroll ’20 were first-year roommates and best friends at Cornell, and share a commitment to service, along with a birthday: February 25. They’re also now sharing an extraordinary journey. Mark, who was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and Dillon, who grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, dropped everything to travel to Eastern … Read more