Bear Hugs Meet the 2025 Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award Winners The recipients of one of Cornell’s highest honors were recognized during Trustee-Council Annual Meeting in October
Campus & Beyond These AI Chatbots Have Four (Virtual) Paws and a (Digital) Tail Created by the Vet College, Big Red Bark Chat and CatGPT offer free, 24/7 access to information on pet health and behavior
Students PhD Student Aims to Help Others with Speech Disabilities Tobias Weinberg is unable to talk; his research taps AI to pepper written conversations with asides, humor, and even sarcasm
Quizzes & Puzzles September / October ’25 Trivia Roundup Did you miss any of the recent weekly trivia on our homepage? Here’s your chance to catch up with nine questions!
Chime In Why I’ve Become a Champion for Disability Equity in Academia My own medical issues have shown me the importance of removing barriers, so everyone can realize their potential
Alumni Beyond PB&J: Alum’s Company Sells Creatively Flavored Nut Butters Co-founded by Megan Lynam Overbay ’97, Big Spoon Roasters offers varieties like cardamom bun, lemon cookie, and Thai curry
In the President’s Words ‘Because Cornell Matters—to Us, and to Our Nation’ In his latest State of the University address, President Mike Kotlikoff underscores the vital role of universities in American life
Alumni This Arts & Sciences Alum Marries Art and Science, Every Day On the faculty at RIT, award-winning medical illustrator Jim Perkins ’84, BA ’85, creates visuals for top textbooks and more
Students Cool Beans: On the Hill, a Specialty Coffee House Pops Up Weekly A student-run club meets in Goldwin Smith to brew, sip, and discuss their devotion to all things java-related
Campus & Beyond Curious About the Origins of that Crispy Apple? Check Out this Video! Learn how Big Red researchers at Cornell AgriTech—which has developed more than 70 varieties—produce fall’s favorite fruit