Around Cornell

News directly from Cornell's colleges and centers

Crowdfunding projects inspire, support student teams

Seventeen student and alumni groups are participating in a month-long crowdfunding campaign, raising funds to support a range of exciting projects.

Since 2013, crowdfunding has helped raised $2.2 million for student projects. From building a radio-controlled aircraft to safely deliver vaccine components, to supporting Cornell Law students and graduates entering public service, this year’s projects represent several areas of the university, and help students excel beyond Cornell’s campus.

This is the first semester that many of these groups have been able to meet in person on campus, and their enthusiasm is apparent. Dozens of student ambassadors from each group have been sending emails and social media updates to alumni and their own friends and families, resulting in more than 550 gifts and over $90,000 raised as of November 15, 2021.

Read more about the projects and campaign, from Alumni Affairs and Development.

Media Contact

Media Relations Office