Institute of Politics and Global Affairs Wrestles with Today’s Thorniest Issues Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs delves deeply into complex issues and events, stresses bipartisanship, and aims to raise understanding in a polarized political environment.
New Hotel at Cornell Tech Boasts Breathtaking Views and Big Red Touches Located on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, the new Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel sports educational themes, with some specific Big Red homages.
Birdcams Offer Up-Close Views of Avian Life The Lab of Ornithology’s global network of live-streamed cameras brings nature to your desktop (or tablet, or phone)
The Cold Comforts of a Big Red Winter, Then and Now For as long as the University has been standing high above Cayuga’s waters, Cornellians have been marveling at—and complaining about—Ithaca winters. Here is a flash-frozen sampler of winter-related lore, stats, tips, memories, and more.
On North Campus, New Buildings Shape Future of Undergrad Community More than 800 first-year students moved into the Ithaca campus’s two newest North Campus residence halls—Toni Morrison and Ganędagǫ:—this fall, finding themselves immersed in a growing community that represents a comprehensive reimagining of the Cornellian undergraduate experience.
Wynton Marsalis Returns to Campus, Continuing Cornell’s Decades-Long Jazz Tradition A November 6 concert in Bailey Hall by Wynton Marsalis, the Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter, bandleader, educator, and composer, continues Cornell’s decades-long tradition of hosting, promoting, and showcasing renowned jazz artists.
Garden Tour A celebration of Cornell’s many well-tended plantings, which offer a respite from the bustle of campus life
The Scoop on Cornell Dairy Treats For many alumni, enjoying a frozen confection from the Dairy Bar is a highlight of any visit back to the Hill.
Uphill Both Ways? Hiking up the University’s landmark hill in all kinds of weather is a shared Big Red memory and a Cornellian rite of passage. But how steep is it, really?
A Historical Look at the Lives Behind Some of the Hill’s Iconic Buildings On the Hill, as on most campuses, the majority of buildings are named after people. But how many times did you study, play, or eat in one of them—or simply walk past it—without knowing anything about its namesake?