The good Cornellians can do: Laura Badmaev ’03

Laura Badmaev ’03 founded the ASXL Rare Research Endowment (ARRE) in 2018 after her son, Alex, was born with “an ultra-rare neurological syndrome, and was the first case diagnosed at Boston Children’s Hospital.” The organization works to increase understanding of disorders caused by the ASXL gene family, and improve care for those living with these … Read more

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The good Cornellians can do: Shane Dunn ’07

“Throughout my post-Cornell life, I have spent a lot of time volunteering for Cornell—and other organizations!” says Shane Dunn ’07. “Volunteering as an alumni leader with Cornell was deeply meaningful to me. I met wonderful people across generations, learned and utilized new skills, and learned more about our university.” Shane is also active with civic … Read more

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The good Cornellians can do: Mythily Kamath Georges MBA ’08

Mythily Kamath Georges MBA ’08 describes how she chooses to give back and volunteer in her community. “Once I had kids, I found it difficult to find time to volunteer, as juggling a full time job and my family kept me busy,” she says. “However, as soon as my older child turned five, we began … Read more

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Cascadilla Gorge offers a safe haven for rare species

Read the full story by Anna Hooper ’25, a communications intern at Cornell Botanic Gardens. Thanks to a new conservation effort by Cornell Botanic Gardens, one of the rarest plants in the U.S. is now protected in the walls of Cascadilla Gorge. Cornell Botanic Gardens staff has successfully established a population of the federally threatened … Read more

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