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Lynden Archer and Robert F. Smith ’85

Robert F. Smith gift expands STEM access for underrepresented students

As he accepted his Distinguished Alumni Award from Cornell Engineering on May 13, Robert F. Smith ’85, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, announced a new gift of $15 million for engineering student aid.

By AAD Staff
Linda Jarschauer Johnson ’60, MS ’63

Linda Jarschauer Johnson to receive Outstanding Class Leader Award at Reunion

Linda Jarschauer Johnson ’60, MS ’63 is the recipient of the 2022 William “Bill” Vanneman ’31 Outstanding Class Leader Award.

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Irene Rosenfeld reflects on supporting student affordability

A $5 million gift from Irene Rosenfeld ’75, MS ’77, PhD ’80 and Richard Illgen will establish the Rosenfeld/Illgen Scholarship

By Kaitlin Provost
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Reporter Jenn Abelson ’00 Exposes Dangers of No-Knock Warrants

In her latest investigative project, the Washington Post staffer and Daily Sun alum delves into a controversial tool of modern policing.

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Student winners of the 2022 Cornell Campus-Community Leadership Award

Students honored for local community impact

Four students received the 2022 Cornell Campus-Community Leadership Award for their exceptional leadership and innovation.

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Caruso (at right) in Kandahar in 2011, after a flight over southern Afghanistan.

In the Wake of War, Alum Works to Ensure There’s ‘No One Left Behind’

Phil Caruso ’08 is an Air Force veteran and acting CEO of No One Left Behind (NOLB), the first organization dedicated to helping Afghans safely evacuate, navigate the lengthy Special Immigrant Visa process, and start new lives in the U.S.

By Linda Copman
Ray Jayawardhana, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences; Robert S. Harrison ’76, chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees; and Provost Michael Kotlikoff

$10M gift to A&S boosts College Scholar Program, scholarships

A $10 million gift from Robert S. Harrison ’76 will enhance the College Scholar Program in the College of Arts and Sciences and support undergraduate scholarships.

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Community engagement takes Cornell students beyond campus

Students reflect on their participation in programs through Global Cornell, the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.

By Kaitlin Provost
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Story circles foster intercultural conversations, belonging

Launched by the Office of Global Learning (OGL), the story circles initiative is intended to bridge the gaps in intercultural understanding between Cornell’s international and domestic populations.

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Ben Furnas ’06 is one of NY’s Power 100

Ben Furnas '06, executive director of The 2030 Project: A Cornell Climate Initiative, has been named to the City & State's Energy & Environment Power 100 list for his work.

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