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May / June 2024
Find out what your fellow alums are up to—new jobs, babies, marriages, and much more—in the May / June 2024 Class Notes!
Bill Nye, the Frisbee Guy
On a recent visit to campus for mechanical engineering’s 150th, the famed ’77 alum and ultimate fan fits in a round of disc golf
What’s Up with Weeds?
There are reasons why they grow a lot faster and hardier than your lawn and veggies—but a CALS prof has advice
Why Democracy Needs Libraries
With censorship on the rise, the University Librarian weighs in on the critical role these institutions play in civic and educational life
Alumni Trivia: ‘Top Jobs’
Big Red grads are leaders in a wide variety of fields. Can you spot the 12 high-profile posts currently held by alums?
Designing Clothes for Kids with Sensory Issues
An online retailer run by Human Ecology grad Julia DeNey ’20 offers apparel friendly to people who have autism and other conditions
Here’s the Scoop: Earl Grey-Flavored Ice Cream Wins Annual Contest
The confection, ‘Brewing CommuniTea’—inspired by Cornell’s Freedom of Expression theme year—will be available at Reunion
Meet the Sophomore Who’s a Culinary Phenom
Rahanna Bisseret Martinez ’26 is gaining fame for her multicultural cuisine—and she has already published a cookbook
The Most Iconic Cornell Tradition: Cheering Big Red Hockey in Lynah!
The votes are in! Sports fandom beat out 31 other beloved activities, from Hot Truck to Wines to Libe Slope sunsets