Honoring a mother’s legacy and transforming lives for generations to come. ❤️🐻 cornel.ly/4mH96PH

On this day in 1997, a pumpkin mysteriously appeared atop McGraw Tower.

Several months after a 60-pound pumpkin mysteriously appeared on October 8, 1997, on the peak of the 173-foot McGraw Tower, Lee Kass Ph.D. '75 was inspired to write a poem while conducting research in Kroch Library on Jan. 20, 1998. Exactly how the pumpkin was placed on top of

🌼 Fall mums aren’t just pretty—they’re a powerhouse crop for Long Island growers! At Cornell University LIHREC, researchers are teaming up with growers to test top varieties, tackle pests, and boost sustainability. Better mums = longer-lasting decor + stronger local ag.

On October 16, celebrate the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night with your fellow Cornellians! Theodore Zinck was an Ithaca saloon owner whose pub, the Hotel Brunswick, was a popular haunt for Cornellians in the 1890s. When he died in 1903, a series of bars on and around

On Thursday, October 16, Cornellians all over the world will celebrate the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night! Find a Zinck’s Night event near you and get ready for a night full of Big Red pride! ❤️🐻 cornel.ly/4h1L9RT

Congratulations to Brianne Jenner ’15 and Jill Saulnier ’15 on their upcoming induction into the Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame. Both alumnae will be honored on Saturday, October 18, following the game against Boston College. #YellCornell x #LGR

Check out our weekly meal planner, shopping list, and recipe card downloads made just for you! cornel.ly/3IkWLCI

For a century, Willard Straight Hall has served as a Cornellian gathering place—home to the grand Memorial Room; Okenshields and the Ivy Room; art galleries and a theater; cozy meeting spots and tucked-away study spaces; an elegantly furnished library; and so much more. The

In a year of extraordinary change, Cornell’s annual funds made all the difference. When federal research funding was cut, your unrestricted gifts kept research thriving, supported students, and helped keep Cornell affordable. ❤️🐻 cornel.ly/3HEsQVB

"We’ll all have drinks at Theodore Zinck’s when I get back in town!"

Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ’77, shared decades of research into one of biology’s most puzzling mysteries – the origins of life – to a crowded room Oct. 9 during the 2025 Ef Racker Lecture. Szostak, who won the The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009, explained his

Submit your retail business for Cornellians' 2025 Holiday Marketplace! This is their 2nd annual showcase of alumni-owned online stores that sell items suitable for holiday gift-giving. Submit yours, by emailing cornellians[at]cornell[dot]edu or commenting below, by Nov. 10!

Tune into the livestream as Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff delivers the State of the University Address, this morning starting at 9:00 am ET. cornel.ly/3Jsznn9

During the annual State of the University address delivered today at the 75th Trustee-Council Annual Meeting, President Mike Kotlikoff reflected on “an enormously consequential time for our university, for all of higher education, and for our country.” “Every university

Having a Halloween party tonight? Create this fa-boo-lous brew for you or your guests. alumni.cornell.edu/connect/downlo…

More than 65 student groups launched their crowdfunding projects yesterday, breaking an all-time record. Take a look to see which one(s) you'd like to support! alumni.cornell.edu/article/cornel…

For Megan Unrath ’21, serving her country in the Army isn't just a calling, it's a family legacy. alumni.cornell.edu/article/captai…

There are twelve student crowdfunding projects that are between 10-20% of their goals and could use your help! Any amount of support you can give would help these groups immensely. crowdfunding.cornell.edu

Calling all photographers! Submit your best Cornell shots (up to three per person) for a chance to have your work featured in our digital background downloads! alumni.cornell.edu/connect/downlo…