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Kotlikoff: Colleges and universities are essential for preserving democracy

Source: New York Times | Opinion | Guest Essay Short Piece 

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Keeping campus warm

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. Source: Sustainable Campus | Keeping campus warm: steam to hot water conversion PHOTOGRAPH 

Easing financial stress for veterinary students

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. Source: Lauren Cahoon Roberts | Beloved college mentor “Dr. E-K” and husband give back to CVM  |  Photo: Carol Jennings PHOTOGRAPH 

"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

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 

Program House Spotlight: Ecology House

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. Source: Kelly Kuehn | Program House Spotlight: Ecology House  |  Photo: Daniella Garcia-Loos Almeida PHOTOGRAPH 

Summer experiences let Lily Blyn ’25 conduct research, community outreach in the field and lab

"This internship showed me that in agricultural research relationships built on trust are key— between farmers, extension, educators and researchers."—Lily Blyn ’25 Source: Madeline Hanscom | Field Note: Connecting the corners of ag: Meet Lily Blyn PHOTOGRAPH 

"People use faith as a coping mechanism for the hardships and stressors of life, and anxiety that might come with being at a prestigious institution like Cornell. If students are allowed the space to fulfill their rites, rituals, and obligations, it creates positive feedback within themselves."

Numan Dugmeoglu, Muslim chaplain at Cornell

Numan Dugmeoglu’s arrival has fostered consistency and greater visibility in Cornell’s Muslim community  Source: Ben Badua | Student and Campus Life QUOTE 

Vipin Gunda ’25 is using AI, wearable tech to make everyday experiences more accessible

Source: Kathy Hovis | A&S Communications VIDEO 

"I have been calling my map a ‘cartography of care,’ because it’s not only a visualization of aid and resources, but it’s a visualization of the collective goodwill of people on the ground and in the community. It’s vastly underestimated just how much people want to help their neighbors and help their community."

Johan Michalove PhD ’27

Johan Michalove PhD ’27 developed an interactive map at fireaid.info that has become an online hub for thousands of people in the greater Los Angeles area who need provisions, are looking to donate supplies or want to get involved.  Source: Louis DiPietro | Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science QUOTE 
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