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A white haired man and a woman in bright red shirt and sweater stand leaning against a cow with a painting of a cow on it, with a barn in the back and sunflowers and grass on its legs. — Provided Jerry Elbaum ’61, JD ’64 with wife Judith Brody Elbaum ’62.

Alumni News

Udderly Delightful: Meet the Alum Behind ‘CowParade’

7/8/2025 Cornellians

Jerry Elbaum ’61, JD ’64, founded the organization that mounts bovine-themed public art shows in cities around the globe

Person standing on th edge of a vineyard, hodling a glass with a little red wine in it — Provided Victor Schwartz ’80

Alumni

'Wine is not fungible': How an alum's firm made global headlines

6/5/2025 Cornellians

The small, family company founded by Victor Schwartz ’80, an A&S econ graduate, became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against import tariffs—and won.

three people cooking over a stove — Sreang Hok / Cornell University A culinary course on food for healthy living.

Faculty courses

CAU lets you go back to school (without those pesky prelims)

2/21/2025 Cornellians

For more than half a century, Cornell’s Adult University has offered summer courses on the Hill — from cooking to cycling and beyond.

Black and white historic photo of Ezra Cornell, frowning and holding a pen. — Rare and Manuscript Collections/Cornell University Ezra Cornell in 1868

Alumni

‘Good health, tempered courage, and sound common sense’

1/15/2025 Cornellians

Those are the gifts that fate gave Ezra Cornell, per one historian. Here’s a look at his life—from humble beginnings to great wealth.

Four people wearing suits, all chomping on slices of pizza and holding plates — Noël Heaney/Cornell University MBA students enjoy complimentary pizza in the Sage atrium after Weiner’s talk.

Alumni

Marketing wisdom, from the alum who helped turn Domino’s around

12/23/2024 Cornellians

Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance

Provided Book cover: Double Awesome Chinese Food

Cookbooks by Cornellians: Ideas for tasteful (and tasty!) holiday gifts

12/5/2024 Cornellians

From vegetarian classics to a deep dive into Spanish cured meats—plus tempting treats and more—there’s something for everyone, many by A&S authors.

Alumni

John Hopfield, Ph.D. ’58, wins Nobel Prize in physics

10/8/2024 Cornell Chronicle

Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto were honored for their work in training artificial neural networks.

Alumni authors

Author alum wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

10/4/2024 Cornellians

Ling Ma, MFA ’16, has earned raves for her fiction; a Cornell Tech prof also received one of the coveted fellowships.

Medalion featuring a smiling face, placed on a yellow cloth — Danielle Gerritsen A memorial medallion bearing Gannon’s image, on display at the Statler dinner.

Alumni

Remembering the sacrifice of a Cornellian lost in war

4/26/2024 Cornellians

Campus event honored Marine Corps Maj. Richard Gannon ’95, who was just 31 when he died in Iraq two decades ago

Alumni authors

Bestselling children’s author weaves tales of wonder

4/12/2024 Cornellians

The latest by Michelle Knudsen ’95, of Library Lion fame: the story of a sensitive spider who yearns to be a pet kitten

Philosophy

A moral philosopher contemplates the evils of 'fatphobia'

3/12/2024 Cornellians

After penning two acclaimed books on misogyny, Kate Manne turns her attention to a different—but related—form of oppression

three men on stage — Chris Kitchen Austin Bunn, associate professor in performing and media arts, left, talks with Scott Ferguson, middle, and MIchael Kantor, right.

Alumni

With 'Succession,' another Emmy for producer Scott Ferguson '82, BA '83

1/18/2024 Cornellians

The veteran Hollywood exec boasts a resume including Oscar winners, ratings toppers and critical favorites.

Cornelliana

Big Red books, perfect for gifting

12/8/2023 Cornellians

Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!

Person sitting on a floor surrounded by books on shelves — Sreang "C" Hok/Cornell University Student checking out books in the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library.

Alumni

Novels set at ‘Cornell’ bring you home to the Hill

7/7/2023 Cornellians

The University has served as a backdrop for literary fiction, mysteries, tales inspired by real-life events, and more.

Two people stand in front of a red backgroun, holding a framed diploma — Jason Koski/Cornell University Earle (left) with Ed Helms during the actor’s Convocation visit. Earle is holding Andy Bernard’s faux diploma from the set of “The Office,” which he received as a birthday gift from his brother, University Archivist Evan Earle ’02, MS ’14.

Alumni

‘March Madness’ Contest Will Crown the Top Fictional Alum

3/3/2023 Cornellians

Cornell history maven Corey Earle ’07 is running a Twitter poll with 64 contenders—and you can vote.

Person wearing a suit standing behind a desk, speaking seriously — Provided Richard Gottfried '68 speaking on the Assembly floor

Aumni

On a Half-Century of Navigating a ‘Maze Lined with Flypaper’

2/1/2023 Cornellians

First elected at just 23, retired Assemblyman Richard Gottfried ’68 holds the record for longest-serving New York State legislator.

J.C. Dombrowski — Noël Heaney/Cornell University Dombrowski displays one of his hundreds of TikToks.

Student experiences

TikTok Star’s Eclectic Offerings Entertain—and Educate—Millions

1/19/2023 Cornellians

Exploring topics from marine mammals to moisturizers, leading influencer J.C. Dombrowski ’23 loves to share science.

two men by barrels of wine — Provided Steve Hendricks (right) with Ruby's winemaker.

Alumni accomplishments

Big Red (and white): 2022 alumni wine collection launches

9/29/2022 Cornellians

Now an annual tradition, the program showcases offerings by Cornellian-owned wineries.

Etching showing a stately building and horse and carriage traffic around it

American studies

Book explores the centuries-old influence of ‘Protestant Brooklyn’

9/23/2022 Cornellians

Professors Glenn Altschuler, PhD ’76, and Stuart Blumin take a deep dive into the borough once known as the "city of churches."

Klarman Fellows

Get a Clue: Anna Shechtman Is a Star in the World of Crosswords

7/15/2022 Cornellians

The Klarman Fellow (and future prof) is a regular contributor to the New Yorker—and she created a puzzle just for Cornellians!

Alumni

Chris Pavone ’89 Pens Globe-Trotting Tales Packed with Twists and Turns

6/8/2022 Cornellians

The bestselling author’s latest thriller follows a heroine with a secret past—and a kidnapped husband.

Person leading a singing group in a chapel — Ryan Young / Cornell University

Alumni

The University Chorus Makes Beautiful Music

5/31/2022 Cornellians

Originally known as the Women’s Glee Club, the group will celebrate its centennial at Reunion ’22.

Three people wearing bright red hockey jerseys — Provided Corey (center) and Evan (right) with dad Brian, sporting Big Red colors at Lynah. (Photo provided)

Cornelliana

History Brothers: A Chat with Evan Earle ’02, MS ’14, and Corey Earle ’07

5/13/2022 Cornellians

Steeped in Big Red lore since childhood, they ponder their favorite artifacts, what Ezra would think of today’s University, and more.

Person cooking in a dining hall — Lisa Banlaki Frank/CAM In fall 2018, Li came to campus for a visit during which she spoke to classes, held training sessions with Cornell Dining staff, met with students, and did a cooking demo in Okenshields, where several Mei Mei dishes were featured at dinner.

Alumni

Chef Irene Li ’12, BA ’15, marries culinary verve and social action

5/10/2022 Cornellians

The Boston restaurateur and dumpling maven now boasts a James Beard Leadership Award.

Language study

Living language

1/11/2018 Cornell Alumni Magazine

With the hiring of a former Vatican translator, Cornell has become a hub of an unlikely field in the modern age: spoken Latin. This Cornell Alumni Magazine article highlights the work of Daniel Gallagher, a former Catholic monsignor who spent a decade working at the Vatican.

Alumni

Veteran banker and A&S alum leads America’s oldest zoo

7/13/2017 Cornell Alumni Magazine

Philadelphia Zoo president and CEO Vik Dewan ’76, an alum of the College of Arts & Sciences, is profiled in this piece in the most recent Cornell Alumni Magazine. Leader of the zoo since 2006, the story says that Dewan, an economics and government major, has spearheaded many innovations during his tenure, including an ever-expanding system of enclosed trails.

Sociology

The wide world

5/8/2017 Cornell Alumni Magazine

This Cornell Alumni Magazine story explores the work of Cornell's Social Dynamics Laboratory, which uses online networks to study human behavior at a once-unimaginable scale.