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Pursuing research in sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the incoming Fellows are the sixth cohort since the program launched in 2019 thanks to a major gift from Seth Klarman ’79 and Beth Schultz Klarman.
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New Klarman Fellows to join the College of Arts and Sciences
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The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world. Top honors went to Team Kalamkari (Tara Bathaii ’25, Madison Leroy ’25, Grace Michalowski ’25, Ryan Porter ’26, and Sanjana Tarigopula ’24). Kalamkari is a traditional hand-rendered textile form produced in Andhra Pradesh, India. Fast-fashion imitations have been drawing customers away from authentic artisans, threatening their livelihoods. Tarigopula led the presentation with a personal story and then outlined the team’s work with the 1M1B Foundation, helping practitioners to augment their Kalamkari businesses by selling directly to international consumers through an e-commerce platform. The competition’s top prize of $10,000 will go directly to this effort through the 1M1B Foundation.
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Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India
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Anne Meinig Smalling ’87, a third-generation Cornellian with deep ties to the university, was elected the 18th chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees during a special meeting on Feb. 4 She will begin a three-year term as chair on July 1, succeeding Kraig H. Kayser, MBA ’84.
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Anne Smalling elected Board of Trustees chair | Cornell Chronicle
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Hidden beneath Cornell’s campus, a vast energy system powers the university. A major upgrade from steam heating to hot water heating is now slashing emissions and advancing Cornell’s net-zero goal.
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Sustainable Campus | Keeping campus warm: steam to hot water conversion
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Dr. Kathy Earnest-Koons and Phil Koons have established a new scholarship for third- and fourth-year veterinary students at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Lauren Cahoon Roberts | Beloved college mentor “Dr. E-K” and husband give back to CVM
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"I know there’s another kid out there who needs some help to get started or to get through. That’s what motivated me to give in a more substantial way."
Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father—George Albert Watson. His gift supports the university’s Undergraduate Affordability Initiative, a priority for Cornell’s To Do the Greatest Good campaign. Source: Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability QUOTE
