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From snow in May to oversleeping: Alumni share their finals week memories

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 … Read more

By AAD Staff May 18, 2023
Ezra’s statue capped with snow this winter

Snow globe: winter reflections from Cornellians around the world

One thing Cornellians have in common is WINTER. For some, winter in Ithaca was a chilling experience that still brings shivers and memories of snow that turned to ice, to … Read more

By Linda Copman February 2, 2022
Journalist and author Rodney A. Brooks ’75

Rodney A. Brooks ’75 is helping Black Americans build wealth

“A host of positive psychological changes inevitably will result from widespread economic security. The dignity of the individual will flourish when the decisions concerning his life are in his own … Read more

By Linda Copman January 10, 2022
Michelle Moyal DVM ’07 (left, dressed as a suture), a faculty member in the College of Veterinary Medicine, celebrated Halloween 2020 with some of her Primary Care Surgery rotation students.

Back to school: behind the scenes with Cornell faculty

When Cornell shifted from in-person classes to virtual instruction in March 2020, individual faculty members were asked to quickly implement new technologies and strategies for keeping students engaged online. Though … Read more

By Linda Copman August 26, 2021
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Spreading Big Red spirit around the world with Virtual Reunion

For the second year Cornell Reunion took place online, bringing together alumni from across the globe. Cornellians from six continents tuned in June 10-13, with alumni from Ithaca to the … Read more

By Kaitlin Provost June 16, 2021
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Virtual Reunion 2021 will bring alumni together, no matter where they live

Cornellians will gather June 10-13 to celebrate Virtual Reunion 2021, a weekend full of digital events and opportunities to gather online with friends and classmates. Content from last year’s first … Read more

By Kaitlin Provost May 19, 2021
Kapil Longani ’97

Kapil Longani ’97: shaping NYC’s COVID-19 response

Since 2018, Kapil Longani ’97 has served as chief counsel to New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio. Since the start of the pandemic, Longani has helped shape the city’s … Read more

By Kaitlin Provost April 1, 2021
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Nature Rx: the many benefits of time outdoors

Donald A. Rakow has good news to share: “Spending time in nature benefits us no matter our age.” Rakow, associate professor of plant science at Cornell and director of the … Read more

By Linda Copman March 31, 2021
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Reunion 2021 to be virtual, open to all Cornellians

Due to the ongoing pandemic and related public health concerns, Cornell will hold all-virtual Reunion events this June for a second consecutive year, university officials announced today. Reunion organizers hope … Read more

By AAD Staff February 17, 2021
Candidates in the 2021 Alumni Trustee Election

Meet the candidates for the 2021 Alumni Trustee Election

Voting is open February 1-28 for Cornell alumni to elect two new members to the Cornell University Board of Trustees. Four candidates are endorsed by the Committee on Alumni Trustee … Read more

By Kaitlin Provost January 14, 2021
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