How One Female Prof Helped Prepare Women for the Vote When New York State passed its suffrage bill in 1917, the University was ready to educate the newly enfranchised citizens
The Overlooked Story of Cornell’s First African American Student Having escaped enslavement as a child, Thomas Shauter 1882 matriculated on the 10th anniversary of the University’s opening
In Praise of Sage Chapel, East Hill’s Beloved House of Worship Built in an era when the University was under fire for being nonsectarian, it offers respite from a bustling campus
Meet the Woman Who Was the Driving Force Behind the Straight While the Hill’s beloved student union is named for her late husband, Dorothy Whitney Straight Elmhirst made it happen
Take a Cross-Country Trip—from ‘Cornell’ to ‘Cornell’ Big Red history expert Corey Ryan Earle ’07 contemplates the many towns, streets—even an asteroid!—named for our alma mater
Why the Hill Is Home to Amazing ‘Collections of Collections’ Our Big Red history expert recalls the McGraw Hall museum, which once housed an astounding array of objects
‘Right at the Door of Cornell’ A new book explores how the Ithaca ‘suburb’ of Cayuga Heights was born, a half-century after the University’s founding
Bygone Commencement Traditions, from ‘Orations’ to Senior Singing Our Big Red history expert looks back at grad rituals enjoyed by classes of eras past—plus a pair of (gasp!) honorary degrees
The Straight Scoop on the Origins of the Ice Cream Sundae Here’s a sweet fact: in April 1892, the iconic frozen dessert was invented and popularized right here in Ithaca—by Cornellians
Quizzes & Puzzles Trivia with Corey! Test Your Knowledge of Cornell at the Oscars Big Red history expert Corey Ryan Earle ’07 offers a challenging prelim on alums nominated for one of filmmaking’s highest honors