The Mortarboard: Canvas for Self-Expression Big Red graduates have long festooned their caps with personal messages, political statements, artistic decorations, and more
From Big Red Presidents, Commencement Words of Wisdom Unlike most universities, Cornell has a long tradition of sending its grads off into the world with an address by its own leader
Hold Those Banners High! Celebrating the Seamstress Whose Talents Enhance Commencement Retired after four decades as a staffer, this year Linda Lambert wielded her graduation magic from afar—while wintering in Florida
The University Chorus Makes Beautiful Music Originally known as the Women’s Glee Club, the Big Red singing group will celebrate its centennial at Reunion ’22
History Brothers: A Chat with Evan Earle ’02, MS ’14, and Corey Earle ’07 Steeped in Big Red lore since childhood, they ponder their favorite artifacts, what Ezra would think of today’s University, and more
Pioneering Big Red Players Look Back at Early Days of Women’s Varsity Athletics In a Zoom roundtable, eight alumnae who competed in the 1970s share their memories—and how those experiences have shaped their lives
Book Looks Back at Heady Days of 1970s Big Red Men’s Lacrosse In an excerpt, a star player revs up his teammates during halftime of a big game against a key rival
April Fool! ‘Daily Sun’ Parodies Poke Fun at Life on the Hill Initially aimed at tricking readers, the satires—which have actually run at various times of the year—now seek to amuse and lampoon
Classic ‘Cornell Bread’ Is Still a Favorite of Health-Conscious Bakers Since the 1940s, Professor Clive McCay’s recipe has been a nutritious alternative to the typical white stuff
Hail, All Hail, Cornell! The “Alma Mater” dates back a century and a half, to just a couple of years after classes began on the Hill, and is identified with the University as closely as McGraw Tower or the Ezra statue.