The traditional career path for new Ph.D. graduates is in academia, but about half of all new Ph.D.s will find jobs in business, government and the nonprofit sector, said President Skorton May 26.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)
President David Skorton offered condolences to the family and friends of Krista Marie Depew, 19, a rising sophomore in the Dyson School. She died in of an acute illness in Albany on May 26. (May 26, 2012)
This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23.
The students waiting for their Bodies at the Border class to begin chatted enthusiastically about a movie they'd just seen, and the Cornell professor asked which film. The movie watchers were almost 8,000 miles away.
Academic regalia worn on Commencement day embodies ancient tradition. From sleeve types to gown lengths, every aspect of the academic costume conveys meaning.