A $2 million gift from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts will rename the Cornell Concert Series and allow it to continue its efforts to bring world-class musicians to campus.
Northern New York Veterans in Agriculture (AgVets), a program run by Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferson County, since 2020 has helped more than 2,200 area service members explore the field of agriculture through classes, tours and mentorships with local farmers.
Laura Syer, vice president for budget and planning, will leave Cornell to become vice president for budget, financial planning and analysis at New York University. L. Rebecca Hann from the ILR School will serve as interim VP for budget and planning.
Cornell’s newest Ph.D.s found success even through the unexpected events of the last few years, President Michael I. Kotlikoff reminded nearly 400 doctoral graduates at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.
In collaboration with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, researchers found that a pilot fleet of seven electric buses consumed up to 48% more energy in cold weather.
At its May 23 meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and reelected six current trustees to four-year terms. They all join recent alumni- and student-elected trustees.
Cornell is honoring nearly 200 employees this year as “Cornell Heroes” – a universitywide honor that celebrates the extraordinary dedication of staff whose work may go unseen but remains essential to upholding Cornell’s mission.
At a time when the U.S., and much of the world, seems bitterly divided, President Michael I. Kotlikoff offered graduates at Commencement, held May 24 at Schoellkopf Field, some historical perspective – and a reason to be proud: “At Cornell, we’ve tried very hard to maintain a house united.”
