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See the projectsWhat do 30-foot-tall bamboo sculptures of birds, the Cornell Botanic Gardens, and two Florida Cornell Clubs have in common? The answers include: a shared love of nature, a commitment to the conservation of species, and a desire to foster Big Red connections. These motivations brought members of two Florida Cornell Clubs together in February at … Read more
This year’s winners of the Robert Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Awards are: Dana Lerner ’14, Katia Lin ’14, Seamus Murphy ’17, and Grace Tucker ’17. This award was launched in 2023 to recognize the next generation of Cornell leaders. Bob Harrison was elected by his peers to serve as a student trustee from 1975 … Read more
When Seamus Murphy ’17 arrived at Cornell in the fall 2013, he was one of just over a dozen student veterans. Veterans comprise about 5% of the national student population, but when Seamus entered Cornell, they represented less than .01% of the student body. In 2013, there was no residential space for veterans on campus, no staff person … Read more
Heily Gonzalez ’26, an undergraduate student double majoring in government and sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the first member of her family to attend college.
As students wrap up their exams for the semester, we asked alumni to share finals week memories. You responded in droves with a mix of wild, funny, and heartwarming stories—with some common themes. ❤️🐻 Read a sampling of our favorites. “The spring of ’08, I had picked up a ball of gourmet cheese on the … Read more
For some, Valentine’s Day carries heady expectations. Maybe you imagine your partner reading you poetry at dusk while floating in a tidepool, with beeswax candles burning and Yo-Yo Ma playing Bach concertos in the background. Or maybe you want to skip the fuss and enjoy a forest tromp with your favorite four-legged friend. All of … Read more
What do Robert S. Harrison ’76, former chair of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, and a handful of recent alumni have in common? Answer: a track record of volunteer service to their alma mater. “Cornell does an outstanding job of recognizing students’ and graduates’ achievements,” says Julie Vultaggio ’02. “This recognition often comes in … Read more
David Kimelberg JD ’98 comes from a family of artists. His mother, Pamela Ahrens, was an art teacher, and his brother Michael was an artist. The family are active members of the Seneca Nation. His mom launched the Head Start program in the Seneca territories, located roughly 40 miles southwest of Buffalo, New York, and … Read more
Michael Madon ’94 likes to say he grew up on an island: the island of Manhattan. His path has led him to Kyrgyzstan as a Peace Corps volunteer, to Iraq and Kuwait for 20+ years of service with the United States Army, to the U.S. Treasury as a senior leader, to the private sector where … Read more
Alex Colvin PhD ’99, Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean of the ILR School, hosted “Supply Chain in Chaos” on April 14. Dean Colvin interviewed two manufacturing leaders with decades of experience working to source, produce, and deliver apparel to clients around the world. Duncan Scott ’81, senior vice president of Strategic Sourcing and Quality for … Read more