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Anne Meinig Smalling ’87 elected Board of Trustees chair

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.

By AAD Staff

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.

By AAD Staff

Making the ‘launching pad for dreams’ more accessible

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.

By AAD Staff

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

In summer 2024, Lily Blyn ’25 interned with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), the PRO-DAIRY program, and the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP).

By AAD Staff

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

"The donors of Bowers make so many things possible," says Vipin Gunda ’25. "The opportunity to attend a conference, especially as an undergrad, is sort of a big hurdle, so I think that is something that is unique and also really expands who can get involved at Bowers."

By AAD Staff

Johan Michalove PhD ’27 spins spreadsheet into online hub for wildfire relief

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.

By AAD Staff

Building partnerships in and outside the classroom

Cornell students, faculty, and researchers adopt novel perspectives and engage in alternative ways of thinking in and out of the classroom.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf

Cornellians come together to make positive change

Cornellians work in partnership with each other, experts, and community leaders to develop real world solutions.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf

Collaborations inspire community connections

Cornellians develop solutions to problems impacting our world. See how recent and ongoing collaborations at Cornell make a difference.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf

Alums offer mentoring to students exploring career options

Read the full story by Kathy Hovis in the A&S Communications. Melissa Lewin’s ’00 archeology classes — especially the one where she learned Akkadian, a cuneiform language inscribed on stone … Read more

By AAD Staff