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Mark Minton ’23, CUVA’s current vice president, stands in front of 625 University Ave., a university-managed property that will become a program house for undergraduate student veterans this fall

Program house dedicated to student veterans planned for fall

2/17/21
Giving space for Cornell’s growing veteran population to find community, resources and support
Ijeoma Oluo Headshot

Ijeoma Oluo to give annual MLK Lecture

2/15/21
Hear from Seattle-based writer Ijeoma Oluo on March 1 at 7pm EST
Exterior of the 660 Stewart Avenue cooperative house

Co-op Mosey Open House

2/2/21
Co-op Mosey Open House set for 2/21/21 virtual fair in CampusGroups.
COVID 19 swab test labeled

Spring tweaks to COVID-19 plan are based on fall’s lessons

1/29/21
Taking a look back and learning from fall
Bins of greens and vegetables

Fresh food with a Mediterranean flair at the new Martha's Cafe

1/29/21
Martha's Café offers delicious breakfasts and lunches made to order, as well as coffee, tea, and pastries ready to grab any time.
Soup and Hope 2021

Soup & Hope Speaker Series Returns Feb 4

1/26/21
Register today for these uplifting stories of hope
Back of Ezra Cornell statue looking into Arts Quad

Dean of Students Office Welcomes Three New Leaders

1/7/21
Critical programs fill leadership roles
Exterior of Cascadilla Hall seen from the south

Guide to 2021 - 2022 General Room Selection for Upper-level Undergraduate Students

12/16/20
Guide to General Room Selection
A plate of food including fish and vegetables on a tablecloth that matches Cornell's trademark red color

A look at Cornell Dining for Spring 2021

12/15/20
After a 2020 that forced us to respond to constant changes in circumstances and restrictions, Cornell Dining is hard at work planning a great Spring Semester 2021, while keeping our physical distancing measures in place.
Cornell Votes wins 2020 Students Learn Students Vote award

Cornell Votes Receives Students Learn Students Vote Award

12/11/20
Campus-wide initiative help increase voter registration
Deadline extended! Apply to be a Resident Advisor. Deadline Monday, December 21st at 9am

Apply to be a Resident Advisor

12/9/20
A great leadership opportunity! Application deadline: Monday, December 21st at 9am.
Members of Cornell Dance Team jumping on Arts Quad in fall

Student Life and COVID-19

12/3/20
How Cornell students are finding connection
Cornell Defender logo with grey flame icon

Cornell Defender Program Launches

12/2/20
A pilot program designed to help students gain an understanding of the legal system and support New York State efforts to ensure high-quality advocacy for indigent individuals who are accused of criminal activity or are facing loss of parental rights.
Images of the four student winners of this years Robinson Appel Awards

Four students receive Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Awards

12/2/20
Robinson-Appel award to recognizes and honors students
Headshot of Lin Lin

Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award Recipient Announced

12/2/20
Student project receives Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award
Two people unload a pallet of food supplies at a loading dock

Shared solution for a shared predicament among three Central New York schools

11/2/20
When three of the region's higher education institutions discovered they shared a sudden need to find a new primary food distributor, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and SUNY Cortland realized they had an opportunity to gain some efficiencies while continuing to influence collegiate dining trends.
Flora Rose House

Guide to 2021 – 2022 Housing for Upper-level Students

10/22/20
Rising sophomores are guaranteed on-campus housing next year, as long as you meet all deadlines and requirements.
NCRE rendering of exterior

Cornell Alumnae Honored with NCRE Building Namings

10/22/20
Announcement made at 2020 State of the University Address
Cornell Leadership Sessions

Cornell Leadership Sessions: Students are stepping up

10/2/20
President Martha E. Pollack and Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi discuss students’ stepping up to the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Student Peer Ambassador distributes mask and safety supplies to a student sitting on a bench on campus

Cornell Student Peer Ambassadors Support the Public Health Plan

9/30/20
Peer Ambassadors support campus in the face of COVID-19
A tray of salad

Upcoming holiday meal hours at 104West!

9/29/20
Holiday meal schedules for Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.
The front of a building with a sign saying 104West!

Yom Kippur 2020: Pre-Fast & Break-Fast Meals

9/25/20
We have limited seating for dine-in service as well as take-out available.
Mini screenshot and icons of three new modules on Career Development Toolkit.

New Career Development ToolKit

9/24/20
Career Services launches a new canvas course.
Orientation Logo picture of tower with word orientation

Orientation Goes Virtual for New Students and Families

9/18/20
Orientation Steering Committee pivots to provide a virtual Orientation experience
Celebrate the New Year with Rosh Hashanah Dinner on Friday, September 18th

Celebrate the New Year with a Rosh Hashanah Dinner

9/15/20
Cornell Dining and Cornell Hillel are offering multiple seatings at multiple locations for a carefully distanced approach to our annual Rosh Hashanah Dinner.