Alumni How Is Academia Like Punk Rock? Ask Cornell Prof David Rand ’04 Back at his alma mater, he’s making headlines for groundbreaking research melding AI, psychology, economics, poli sci, and more
Alumni Meet the Alums Using Robots and AI to Improve Crop Health Launched for vineyards, their company—dubbed Budbreak—now works with growers of berries, citrus, almonds, and more
Campus & Beyond Tree Climbing Program Takes Participants to New Heights Run by Cornell Outdoor Education, it comprises PE classes, local training sessions, expeditions, research support, and more
Books Your August 2026 Reads This month’s featured titles include poetry, a look at what we eat (and why), and a management guide on the art of firing
Bear Hugs Hotelie Returns Library Book—Half a Century After He Borrowed It Better late than never, a master’s alum mailed a beloved work of philosophy back to his alma mater
Chime In 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’
Alumni Top Photographer ‘Understands Architecture as a Language’ The Human Ecology alum planned on designing buildings—but fell in love with capturing their images with grace and style
Alumni Sunny Days, Lake Swims, and Ice Cream: Your Summer Memories We asked you to reminisce about spending the warmer months on the Hill—and in true Cornellian fashion, you delivered
Alumni Wed Red: Celebrating the Joys of Getting Hitched on the Hill We introduce you to some of the many alums who’ve tied the knot at their alma mater—plus the basics of planning your own nuptials