On May 19, Cornell hosted its annual reception for Cornell staff members who obtained higher education degrees this year. Twelve staff members were honored for obtaining degrees at either Cornell or another institution.
Merrill Scholars' high school teachers and Cornell faculty members were recognized by President David Skorton and the college deans at a luncheon and ceremony at Willard Straight Hall May 20.
Chinelo Onyilofor ’15, a dual major in chemistry and art history who will graduate Saturday, credits the liberal arts with expanding her combine subjective and objective disciplines to solve problems.
Ignacio "Iggy" Saldana '15 will graduate from Cornell this week following a long journey of challenges and growth as a scholar, student and person. He will attend Columbia Law School.
Cornell's 147th Graduation Weekend highlights include the Senior Convocation Address by Gabrielle Giffords, M.R.P. '96, and her husband, Mark Kelly and the Commencement Address from David Skorton.
Gabrielle Giffords, M.R.P. ’96, and her husband, Mark Kelly, will be the speakers for Cornell’s Convocation May 23. As a member of Congress Giffords survived an assassination attempt in 2011.
