Why ‘The Shortest Distance Between Two Points Might Be Three Decades’ Years after visiting Croatia while studying abroad, I live there—teaching pickleball and pondering the power of saying ‘yes’
For Bird Lovers Like Me, the Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin App Is Magic I’m proud that my alma mater created this inspirational tool, which opens up a world of avian wonders for its users
Why I’ve Never Missed a Class Reunion Since I Graduated (in 1956) I’m 91, and my 70th in June may well be the last one I attend—which is why I was determined to sing onstage at Cornelliana Night
What Undergrad Social Life Taught Me about Founding Companies I majored in computer science—but things I learned outside the classroom inspired my bestseller, Outrageous Startup Growth
‘Keep Moving, Even When the Path Is Steep’: Lessons from the Hill In the decades since I graduated, I’ve realized that Cornell taught me things I never expected—from resilience to deep listening
We Create Rich Characters, While Defying Publishing Norms My co-author and I have a successful partnership—belying cultural critics’ insistence that novelists stick to their own racial lanes
How One Volunteer Gig Reminded Me What Sport Is Really For At a triathlon camp for athletes with disabilities, I saw people exceed their perceived limitations—and bonded with fellow alums
What Building a Dragon Taught Me About Collaboration I learned that it’s not just about assigned roles—and that working together successfully is less structural than it is cultural
Why We Must Remember the History of Black Hoteliers Hidden Hospitality spotlights an era when segregation forced us to create our own networks for travel and lodging
As Higher Ed Looks to the Future, It’s Vital to Understand the Past In addition to being an alum, I’m part of a faculty task force exploring the University’s role in a changing educational landscape