‘Stick to your values,’ general tells ROTC cadets

ROTC cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants, ensigns and captains at the Tri-Service ROTC Brigade Commissioning Ceremony, May 24 in Barton Hall.

A multitalented scientist returns to her first love – writing

Claire Oh '13, Ph.D. '19,  is an athlete, artist, writer and scientist, and is returning to writing after earning her doctorate in pharmacology at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.

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VP Opperman: Staff graduates met their challenges with ‘gusto’

Thirty-three university staff members were recognized for earning academic degrees at the 23rd annual Staff Graduate Reception, May 20 in the Hall of Fame Room in Friends Hall.

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Exhibit showcases Cornell’s first Commencement, graduates

“Cornell Commences,” an exhibit at Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, opened this week to coincide with 2019 Commencement weekend.

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Cornell to celebrate 151st Commencement

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack’s Commencement address and the Senior Convocation address by science educator Bill Nye ’77 will highlight Cornell’s 151st Graduation Weekend, May 24-26.

Mabry celebrates 30 years orchestrating Commencement

As director of the Office of University Commencement Events since 1989, Connie Mabry has orchestrated the graduation ceremonies over the tenure of six university presidents.

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Two receive Cornelia Ye Outstanding TA Award

Doctoral students Renee Sifri, studying chemistry, and Anna Srapionyan, studying applied math, have been honored with Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards.

International graduates honored at Global Learning reception

The Office of Global Learning honored international students’ achievements at a reception in the Baker Portico May 2, sending members of the Class of 2019 off in style.

Bill Nye ’77 to speak at Senior Convocation 2019

William S. Nye ’77 – known to millions as Bill Nye the Science Guy – will speak at Senior Convocation Saturday, May 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field during Cornell’s 2019 Graduation Weekend.