New center dedicated to advancing community-engaged learning and public service launching this summer

Merrill scholars recognize the high school teacher who most inspired them

In Student & Campus Life, we have the opportunity to work and engage with thousands of phenomenal Cornell students each year. Get to know just a few of these students from the class of 2021 below.

The Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award for Remarkable Contributions to the Spirit of Humanity is given each year to a Cornell student for making a remarkable, creative specific contribution to the spirit of humanity.

The Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship recognizes faculty members who have had a significant impact on undergraduate, professional or graduate education at Cornell by involving their students in service-learning programs. Kaplan faculty fellows receive $5,000 to further develop a community-based learning or research project, to initiate a new effort, or to make service-learning courses a regular part of the curriculum.

Ithaca's community organizers, activists, Black farmers and more have transformed the community in ways big and small. And they have stories to tell.

The Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship recognizes faculty members who have had a significant impact on undergraduate, professional or graduate education at Cornell by involving their students in service-learning programs.

The Cornell Public Service Center’s (PSC) Community Work Study Program hosted the annual 2021 Student Employee of the year awards this past April.  This year, there was an off-campus recipient selected from the off-campus Community Work Study Program and a second on-campus winner selected from Cornell’s Campus and Community Engagement unit.  The award allows us to recognize the valuable contributions made by student employees.

Recognizing and honoring students who have had significant involvement in community service

POST Team Leader, Judy Liu '21 wins College of Human Ecology Outstanding Senior Award

Cornell receives designation as a "Voter Friendly Campus"

As we approach the end of spring classes, it is time to start thinking about move-out or the need for summer on-campus housing.

The Discovery Kitchen will enhance menus, dietary education, and food literacy across campus.

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Award encourages well-qualified students to enter careers in government or other public service fields

Graduating students can use BRBs through Commencement Weekend.

Cornell's Residential Experience and a shift in residency and dining

The university continues to attract a diverse and inclusive student body.

Ramadan begins the evening of April 12th.

Residence hall names honor McClintock, Hu, Cayuga Nation

Cornell Health and local elementary schools partner to bring positivity and joy to Cornell students in quarantine.

Community work study program highlight

Over 400 community members gathered on Zoom for the annual MLK Lecture

This week marks 60 years since President John F. Kennedy launched the Peace Corps with a vision to foster cooperation and connections across cultures worldwide. Cornellians have played a major role in the organization’s success — from early work by founding staff member Richard Ottinger ’50 to the hundreds of Cornell alumni who’ve volunteered since its birth in 1961

Cornell Dining is offering Pan-Asian meals through our satellite meal pickup locations to accompany the 2021 Pan-Asian Celebration for Alumni, Parents, and Friends.