Willard Straight Hall 100
Willard Straight Hall has stood at the heart of Cornell’s campus for a century — not just as a building, but as a space where something deeper takes root.
More than stone and structure, WSH is where community is formed, voices are amplified, and futures begin to take shape. It is a place where students grow not only in knowledge, but in identity and purpose. Where conversations lead to action, friendships grow into lifelong networks, and campus becomes home.
The humanity that forms within these walls echoes far beyond them — shaping the culture of our university and the lives of all who pass through.
As we celebrate 100 years, we honor how Willard Straight Hall has become more than its physical space. It is a reflection of who we are and who we become — built on the timeless values of:
Join us in looking back, engaging today, and imagining the next century of transformation.
Stay Connected
Willard Straight Hall has impacted generations—and that legacy continues with you.
Visit the Cornell Alumni page to reconnect, get involved, and discover how you can support the next 100 years of community, unity, and connection at The Straight.