Cornell has once again been recognized as an adoption-friendly workplace, according to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptive Parents, placing second among educational institutions.
In enrolling students from low-income families, Cornell is in the top 15 among selective private colleges and universities in a recent survey – and is tied with Columbia at No. 1 in New York state and the Ivy League.
In support of diversity and inclusion, faculty and staff are reminded to take religious observances into account year-round when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel.
The Class of 2017 – 3,282 freshmen from 48 states and 56 countries – reflects significant gains in diversity at Cornell, with the highest recorded numbers of students of color, black/African-American students and international citizens in an incoming class.
Smart Clothing, Smart Girls: Engineering via Apparel Design, a weeklong course, taught 24 middle school girls on campus many principles of science to attract them to STEM fields.
Cornell has been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant to become one of three new University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced.
Michael and Erica Karsch ’94 supported 11 students from the Harlem Village Academies to attend Cornell Summer College, June 22-July 13; over the past seven years, the Karsches have supported more than 60 Summer Session students.
