For new Cornell students, Orientation won’t just be an introduction to life on campus – due to the pandemic, it might be their first fully in-person school experience in 18 months.
Three students and a recent graduate have won national scholarships that will prepare them for future global leadership and careers in STEM and public service. A fifth student received an honorable mention.
President Martha E. Pollack welcomes students to the 2023-24 academic year and introduces the first universitywide theme year, “The Indispensable Condition: Freedom of Expression at Cornell.”
Misra will lead Cornell’s efforts to navigate risk throughout its operations, starting Jan. 4. Misra previously directed audits and investigations at Johnson & Johnson.
After a lifetime of farming, developing delicious cabbage and serving the Cortland community, Don Reed ’62 was presented with Cornell’s 11th New York State Hometown Alumni Award.
Cornell President Martha E. Pollack announced April 30 that due to changing New York state regulations, graduates will be given two tickets for guests at this year’s commencement.
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, president of Iceland, discussed his country’s commitment to peace, diversity and science-based climate solutions during a sold-out lecture held Nov. 10 in Klarman Hall.
President Martha E. Pollack denounced all recent violence against Asians and Asian Americans and encouraged anyone who has experienced or witnessed an act of bias in the Cornell community to report it.