Barrier-Breaking Astronomer Graces a U.S. Quarter Immortalized in a series honoring notable women, Vera Cooper Rubin, MS ’51, is the first Cornellian ever featured on a coin
O Canada! Former Big Red Player Runs Popular Hockey Bar in NYC A passion project for Denis Ladouceur ’02, The Canuck is a haven for his countrymen—offering beer, poutine, and games on TV
U.S. Squash CEO Has Worked to Broaden the Sport’s Appeal A star player for the Big Red, Kevin Klipstein ’91 wants kids from middle school onward to pick up a racket
Meet the Voice of Big Red Men’s Ice Hockey (and Football!) For decades, Arthur Mintz ’71 has served as the PA announcer for both teams—making him a Cornell sports icon in his own right
Trailblazing Architect Kimberly Dowdell ’06 Aims to Inspire Others Also a Cornell trustee, she’s a passionate advocate for diversity in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male
Third-Generation Alum to Lead Board of Trustees Part of a large Cornellian family, Anne Meinig Smalling ’87 will be the first woman to chair the University’s governing body
Remembering ‘a Fighter, and an Activist for the Hungry and Poor’ The first Black woman to earn a PhD on the Hill, Flemmie Kittrell, PhD ’36, became a leading nutrition educator and policymaker
Happily Ever After: Tips from Alums on Keeping the Love Alive We asked Big Red couples for their wisdom on sustaining a relationship—and then we turned their advice into Valentines!
These Alums Are So Inventive, They’re in the Hall of Fame! Cornellians are a creative bunch—and like Ezra himself, many have used their know-how and initiative to make a difference
Former Big Red Teammates Are on Opposite Sides at Super Bowl LIX The Chiefs’ Hunter Nourzad ’22 and the Eagles’ Jalyx Hunt ’23 are set to compete during the big game in New Orleans