New Ph.D.s urged to stay connected to Cornell

President David Skorton told more than 300 new Ph.D. graduates they were "uniquely qualified to contribute" solutions to societal problems at a ceremony May 23 in Barton Hall.

For Skorton adieu, trustees convey the treasure of music

On the eve of David Skorton's last Cornell Commencement, the Board of Trustees presented the president with an instrumental treasure: a handmade, hand-selected flute with a beautifully crafted wooden-head joint.

At Commencement, Skorton confers 'generosity of spirit'

President David Skorton gave his final commencement address, telling graduates that they leave Cornell with the most 'advanced and up-to-date knowledge' the faculty could impart.

Graduating students soak up final hours at Cornell

Under brilliant blue sky peppered with wispy clouds and comfortable temperatures, Cornell University graduated its 147th class May 24, sending about 6,000 accomplished women and men into the future.

Message to Johnson, Cornell Tech grads: Make business better

The Johnson Graduate Recognition Ceremony May 23 recognized six Ph.D. and 380 M.B.A. candidates, including 39 students who in May 2014 entered the inaugural one-year M.B.A. program.

New DVMs prepare to become 'The Vet'

Graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine will leave Ithaca for numerous locales, including 27 states and Namibia, southwest Africa, to practice medicine.

Kelly: In tough times, 'think about my wife, Gabby'

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut and U.S. Navy Capt. Mark Kelly, delivered the Senior Convocation address May 23.

ROTC grads receive commissions, begin military careers

Early on May 23, even before they received their Cornell degrees, 10 ROTC cadets were formally commissioned as 2nd lieutenants and ensigns in the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Digging in for Health Services’ $55M expansion

Prognosis: Enhanced student health and well-being from UHS' major expansion. And one surprise for the outgoing president.