Cornell University

Cornell University Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, USA

Founded in 1865 and opened on October 7, 1868, Cornell has been described as the first American university. Co-founders Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White wanted Cornell to be open to all students, regardless of sex, race, religion, nationality, or ability to pay. Their egalitarian and practical vision of higher education, revolutionary in 1865, still informs the guiding principles of the unive

rsity in the 21st century. Cornell’s combination of joint identities is unique among leading institutions of higher education—it is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, a member of the Ivy League (or Ancient Eight), and a partner of the State University of New York. The university is dedicated to its original mission of accessibility and opportunity, outreach, and public service.

The history of the iconic Cornell Chimes, captured in photos, sheet music, and artifacts, will once again be on display ...
09/04/2026

The history of the iconic Cornell Chimes, captured in photos, sheet music, and artifacts, will once again be on display in a newly expanded and renovated museum in McGraw Tower.

Located on the sixth floor, the exhibits are just a few levels below the playing stand where student chimesmasters perform their daily concerts.

The museum plans to hold an official grand reopening during Homecoming Weekend in mid-October, after which a regular access schedule will be announced, but we're giving you a sneak peek!

Check it out at https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/chimes-museum/.

Every fall, migrating birds face an invisible danger: injury or death caused by flying into glass windows and facades. H...
09/03/2026

Every fall, migrating birds face an invisible danger: injury or death caused by flying into glass windows and facades. Here are five ways you can keep birds safe, according to Tina Phillips, M.S. ‘11, Ph.D. ’17, assistant director of engagement in science and nature at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

To commercialize quantum computing, manufacturers not only need high-quality superconducting materials for microchips, b...
09/03/2026

To commercialize quantum computing, manufacturers not only need high-quality superconducting materials for microchips, but they also require a reliable, sustainable nanofabrication process.

Tantalum is a corrosion-resistant metal that meets the first criteria but not the second. That's because it has to be deposited on a substrate at temperatures that typically exceed 400 degrees Celsius – too hot for many semiconductor foundries' current tools.

Now, Cornell Engineering researchers have developed a method that uses krypton gas to slash that deposition temperature to 200 degrees while depositing on silicon, a standard high-quality substrate. The process resulted in thin films that also have substantially higher electronic conductivity.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/08/new-ingredient-quantum-computing-krypton-gas

One of the many joys of the Cornell campus: one of the fledgling Red-tailed Hawks, photographed at sunrise, framed by th...
09/02/2026

One of the many joys of the Cornell campus: one of the fledgling Red-tailed Hawks, photographed at sunrise, framed by this season's wildflowers near the Libe Slope.

It's a rare shot — our resident hawks aren't often photographed near flowers — and a reminder of the wildlife that shares this campus with us every day.

📷: Cynthia Sedlacek

Head on over to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to celebrate the annual phenomenon of bird migration – a marvel of nature...
09/02/2026

Head on over to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to celebrate the annual phenomenon of bird migration – a marvel of nature now picking up steam for the fall.

Migration Celebration is being held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cornell Lab, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca. A special pre-celebration bird walk is being hosted by the Cayuga Bird Club at 8:30 a.m.

Learn more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/08/lab-ornithology-host-annual-migration-celebration

Fifty years of sweet tradition continued last month at the Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies, where community members gathe...
09/01/2026

Fifty years of sweet tradition continued last month at the Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies, where community members gathered for the lab's annual honey extraction event, getting a firsthand look at how honey goes from hive to jar.

Quiet moments from across Cornell.
08/31/2026

Quiet moments from across Cornell.

Big Red is back at it. After a great first week of classes, the Hill is humming with energy, and the new semester is off...
08/28/2026

Big Red is back at it. After a great first week of classes, the Hill is humming with energy, and the new semester is off to a strong start.

In his decade at the helm of the Cornell men’s soccer team, John Smith has turned the Big Red into perennial Ivy League ...
08/28/2026

In his decade at the helm of the Cornell men’s soccer team, John Smith has turned the Big Red into perennial Ivy League contenders and a near-constant presence in the national Top 25.

But one thing is still missing: a trophy.

While Cornell has won at least 10 games in six of the last seven seasons, the lack of silverware is a driving force for Smith and his players entering the 2026 season, which opens Aug. 29 when the Big Red travels to Poughkeepsie, New York, to take on Marist University.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/08/cornell-mens-soccer-hunting-silverware-under-smith.

Researchers at Cornell have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, with a...
08/26/2026

Researchers at Cornell have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, with a new approach that could optimize the placement of trees for cooling in cities around the world.

In the study, researchers identify the types of trees using satellite imagery as well as on-the-ground datasets and 3D data collected with lidar, short for light detection and ranging. The approach was 82% accurate overall and higher for common types of New York City trees.

It's the first “wall-to-wall,” citywide map identifying trees in natural areas and other unsurveyed areas, which together constitute an estimated 65% of the city's canopy and have not been accounted for on previous maps.

The research team will use the map to determine which trees are best for cooling, and the data could inform a host of other planting decisions where the type of tree makes a difference, from reducing allergens to managing invasive pests.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/08/wall-wall-map-nyc-trees-could-help-cool-cities-worldwide

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