In a moment shaped by uncertainty and global tension, the Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2026 steps forward with curiosity, resilience and purpose. 

Across disciplines—from physics to philosophy, economics to environmental science—our graduating seniors have learned to listen deeply, engage diverse perspectives and adapt their knowledge to a rapidly changing world. They embrace innovation and technology not just as tools, but as opportunities to build connection and progress. Their stories reflect a hopeful truth: that thoughtful, flexible thinkers are ready to lead no matter what comes next.

Read all 51 stories of members of the Class of 2026 in the College in this story on the College of Arts & Sciences website.