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Alumni News | Captain Megan Unrath ’21 builds a legacy of service
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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
Ecology House, also known as Eco House, is a Program House located on North Campus where students interested in different elements of environmentalism build an eco-conscious community.
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Kelly Kuehn | Program House Spotlight: Ecology House
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"This internship showed me that in agricultural research relationships built on trust are key— between farmers, extension, educators and researchers."—Lily Blyn ’25
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Madeline Hanscom | Field Note: Connecting the corners of ag: Meet Lily Blyn
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Numan Dugmeoglu’s arrival has fostered consistency and greater visibility in Cornell’s Muslim community Source: Ben Badua | Student and Campus Life QUOTE
