Cornell University

Occupation anniversary inspires continued progress

On April 19, 1969, Cornell students began a 36-hour occupation of Willard Straight Hall in protest of racial issues on campus. Fifty years to the day, faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered at the Straight to reflect on the legacy of the… Read More About Occupation anniversary inspires continued progress

Accepted Class of 2023 students most diverse ever

Students accepted to Cornell’s Class of 2023 are unprecedentedly diverse, with 55 percent of those admitted identifying as students of color, including both underrepresented minorities and Asian-Americans – the highest percentage in university history… Read More About Accepted Class of 2023 students most diverse ever

Online course to foster classroom inclusiveness

A 4-week course that asks participants to reflect on their own identities and those of their students, and provides teaching strategies, such as course design, that effectively support student engagement and belonging across difference.

President's Viewpoint: Dr. King's Dream Today

President Martha Pollack reflects on the hopes of Martin Luther King Jr. and what these values mean for us all today.