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Mark Cisz ’91 and Linda Moerck-Cisz ’91

Family Fellows Spotlight: Mark Cisz ’91 and Linda Moerck-Cisz ’91, P ’21, P ’22, P ’27

Mark Cisz ’91 and Linda Moerck-Cisz ’91, P ’21, P ’22, P ’27 are Cornell parents from Northport, New York. Their son, Bryan ’21, graduated from the College of Engineering; their daughter Kaitlyn ’22, graduated from the College of Human Ecology; and their son, Stephen ’27, is a first-year student in the Jeb E. Brooks … Read the full story

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf September 27, 2023
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To Do the Greatest Good: An origin story

After amassing a great fortune from his work in the telegraph industry, Ezra Cornell was determined to do the greatest possible good for humanity.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf June 26, 2023
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Advocating for the greatest good

Before the New York State Legislature would charter “the first American university” in 1865, Ezra Cornell had to defend his vision.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf June 26, 2023
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🥇🔓 Record unlocked: Cornellians raise more than $13M in just 24 hours

Cornell’s ninth Giving Day brought together 18,296 donors to raise more than $13 million in just 24 hours, shattering records from previous years.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf March 20, 2023
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$5M commitment establishes the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology

A $5 million gift honoring Mabel “Mibs” Martin Follett ’51 establishes the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf January 17, 2023
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Powerful beyond measure: How gifts of all kinds make a difference

No matter what your generosity looks like, it matters. It helps Cornell do the greatest good by reaching students in need of support and pursuing research that helps communities all over the world. And your contribution strengthens the university’s legacy as a source of solutions for our time, and for all time. Ever wonder why … Read the full story

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf January 13, 2023
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Annual fund gifts contribute nearly $2.4 million to undergraduate scholarships

Thousands—united by a shared purpose—supported undergraduate scholarships through annual fund giving in 2022.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf October 10, 2022
Adam Shelepak with his parents

Devoting time to do the most good

For Adam Shelepak ’17, financial aid afforded the possibility of meaningful exploration and service to the Cornell community.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf September 15, 2022
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Affordability challenge match amplifies Reunion gifts

Doing the greatest good for student access. Learn how a group of alumni enhanced their Reunion giving with Cornell's affordability challenge match program.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf August 29, 2022
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Anne Vitullo ’77 and Jonathan Poe ’82: inspiring Cornellians to give

Jonathan Poe ’82 and Anne Vitullo ’77 bolstered their Reunion-year giving through the university’s affordability challenge match program.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf August 24, 2022
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