US Rep. Beth Van Duyne ’95, Brooks School dean to discuss policy at Reunion

U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne ’95, R-Texas, will join Colleen Barry, dean of the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, for a timely discussion that will explore the intersection of public policy, politics and civic engagement.

Gift creates new Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series at Cornell

A $2 million gift from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts will rename the Cornell Concert Series and allow it to continue its efforts to bring world-class musicians to campus.

Ph.D. graduates overcame obstacles to find success

Cornell’s newest Ph.D.s found success even through the unexpected events of the last few years, President Michael I. Kotlikoff reminded nearly 400 doctoral graduates at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.

Students got game at annual video game showcase

The Game Design Initiative at Cornell's game showcase attracted more than 475 people who played new student games and voted for their favorite.

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Students win summer awards to work on startups

The programs provide students with summer funding up to $6,000.

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Cornell lacrosse wins national championship, first in 48 years

The Big Red defeated Maryland 13-10 in the NCAA title game held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Cornell graduates aim to ‘lead from the front’ as military officers

During a May 23 ceremony in Statler Auditorium, more than 25 members of Cornell’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps Tri-Service Brigade were commissioned as second lieutenants or ensigns in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force.

Embrace struggle over perfection, ballet star tells Class of 2025

Misty Copeland, a ballet icon and the first Black woman to be named principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre, encouraged graduating seniors to welcome moments of struggle, at this year's Senior Convocation, held in Barton Hall on May 22. 

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired their success

Nearly 50 Merrill Scholars gathered at the 37th annual Merrill Presidential Scholars luncheon May 20 at Willard Straight Hall.