Campus & Beyond Bear Ears to a Mini McGraw Tower: Our 2025 Cornell Store Gift Guide Stories You May Like The Roots of ‘Status Games’—and Why Your Brain Is Stuck in High School Couple Flocks Together—Running the Lab of Ornithology’s Gift Shop Cornell Biennial Turns Artistic Eyes on Planet’s Uncertain Future Looking for the perfect presents for the Cornellians in your life? Check out our annual survey of cool and unusual Big Red merch! By Cornellians staff Each year—with the aim of helping alums kick off their gift-giving in style—we peruse the Cornell Store website in search of Big Red merchandise that goes beyond the typical T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baseball caps. For the 2025 holiday season, we again present these two dozen or so gems—ranging from jewelry to housewares to apparel, and from the practical to the whimsical. For the first time, we're dividing our finds into stocking stuffers (generally costing under $20) and larger gifts. Our cover items, seen above? They're a cuddly Touchdown plush ($24.99), a pair of knit gloves (also $24.99), and a matching beanie ($29.99). So, settle in with the hot beverage of your choice—perhaps in your favorite Cornell-themed mug—and let the shopping begin! Note: Each item's heading is a hyperlink to the product page. Stocking Stuffers Bear Ears Headband $4.99 This whimsical headband is available in either baby pink or a more true-to-ursine brown. Wine Stopper $14.99 Seal up your bottle of wine—ideally from a Cornellian-owned vineyard!—with this stopper decorated with etched wood. Pet Bandana $19.99 Deck your pet out in Big Red style with a bandana, available in large and small sizes. Mini Faux Succulents $9.99 The Cornell seal graces the containers of these four small artificial plants. Plush Axolotl Key Chain $12.99 The adorable salamander has been all the rage in recent years; here's a Cornell-themed one to carry your keys or clip to your backpack. Hair Clip $15.99 This handy claw-style clip is pretty and practical. CU Lapel Pin $6.99 Subtly display your Big Red pride with this pin, made of die-cut brass. Foam Football $8.99 Toss around the faux pigskin at your next tailgate with this mini version. Cell Phone Pocket $16.99 Keep your cards and ID handy with this attachable phone pocket, made of two-tone leatherette. Rain Poncho $16.99 Protect yourself from the elements with this poncho, which comes with a mesh carrying bag; measuring 52" x 86", it fits most adults. Note Block $14.99 This 2.75" x 2.75" cube of adhesive notes features designs by artist Julia Gash. McGraw Tower 3D Wood Kit $19.99 Made in New Zealand from 100% sustainably sourced wood and non-toxic inks, the kit builds a mini tower standing 6.5" tall. Silicone Dog Bowl $14.99 Hit the road with your furry friend with this collapsible travel bowl, with a carabiner for easy transport. Gifts Slide Sandals $34.99 These unisex, nonslip slides are offered in sizes small to XL—fitting wearers from a women's shoe size 6 to a men's 13. Dairy Bar T-shirt $19.99 Stories You May Like The Roots of ‘Status Games’—and Why Your Brain Is Stuck in High School Couple Flocks Together—Running the Lab of Ornithology’s Gift Shop Cornelia, the Dairy Bar mascot, rides a scooter on this unisex tee proclaiming its cows' impressive intellect. Map of Campus in 1928 $19.99 The 18" x 24" map reproduces an image from the University Library's Rare and Manuscript Collections. Arnot Forest Maple Syrup $29.99 This Cornell-made syrup comes in a 12-ounce, etched-glass bottle. Baby Onesie $29.99 Get your future Cornellian on the path to the Hill with this ruffled onesie, available in two sizes. Sage Chapel Puzzle $34.99 The 500-piece puzzle is based on a painting by artist Andrea Strongwater ’70. Jumbo Travel Mug $44.99 This 40-oz, double-walled travel mug has a stainless steel straw, a sliding sip closure, and an etched University seal. Fleece Blanket $44.99 Keep warm during Big Red games with this soft, portable stadium blanket. 'A Taste of Cornell' Gift Box $59.99 The contents include a wedge of Big Red Cheddar, Cornell-made maple syrup, a Finger Lakes Chocolates bar, peanut butter, caramel corn, and a honey bear. McGraw Tower at Night Poster $24.99 The 12" x 18" poster on a foam core backing reproduces a dramatic image by photographer Harry Durgin. ‘Cornell Mom’ Floral Mug $19.99 Honor mom with this 12-ounce mug—also available in a "grandma" version! Lynah Faithful Cap $24.99 Display your Big Red ice hockey pride with this trucker-style cap. Toggle Gold Necklace $34.99 Inspired by a classic Tiffany design, this toggle necklace sports a "C" charm. Vineyard Vines Necktie $84.99 Double-lined and made from 100% imported silk, it features Touchdown leaning on the Cornell "C." Doggie Dress $39.99 Your pet can root for the Big Red in this cheerleader-style outfit, offered in sizes from XXS to XXL. Puffer Jacket $149.99 This water-repellant puffer from Under Armour boasts a covered zipper, hand pockets, and ribbed cuffs. Clear Stadium Bag $24.99 For sports fans at venues requiring clear bags, this 9" x 6" x 3" crossbody offers two waterproof compartments and room for keys, wallet, phone, and more. (Top: Illustration by Ashley Osburn / Cornell University; all product photos provided.) Published November 19, 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. 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