Linda Copman, Author at Giving to Cornell

First-generation alumna extends a helping hand to first-gen students

Yahlin Chang ’89 was born in Taipei. When she was a young child, her father moved to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to join his extended family. He was a chef and worked in a Chinese restaurant owned by a family friend. Once their father was financially secure, Yahlin and her sister joined their father in Williamsport. It … Read the full story

By Linda Copman October 9, 2024

Afghan scholar says her Cornell education is a dream come true

Mursal Rahim MPA '25 is an Afghan scholar in the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy

By Linda Copman October 1, 2024

Jacobs Scholarships support 500+ engineering students

Since its inception 18 years ago, the Jacobs Scholarships and Fellowships in Engineering have fueled the educations and aspirations of more than 500 Cornell Engineering students—through nearly 1,300 awards. Established in 2006 with a $30 million commitment to endow scholarships and fellowships in Cornell’s College of Engineering, the Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs Scholars … Read the full story

By Linda Copman July 29, 2024

Reducing Educational Debt: Donor steps up to support RED Veterinary Scholars

According to Alison Smith, director of development at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, between 65-70% of veterinary students apply for financial aid. The average aid they receive is about $10,000 per year, while the annual cost of attendance (tuition plus other expenses) is currently $78,000. So, financial aid only covers about 13% of … Read the full story

By Linda Copman June 20, 2024

Cornell Club of Puerto Rico rocks Giving Day scholarship challenge

The Cornell Club of Puerto Rico raised over $42,000 for their scholarship fund on Giving Day 2024

By Linda Copman May 10, 2024

Museum’s lakeview gallery honors Andrea Gottlieb Vizcarrondo ’72

The lakeview gallery is an iconic space on the Cornell campus, located high above Cayuga’s waters on the 5th floor of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. The gallery affords a sweeping view of the Ithaca landscape as it changes over the course of the day and the seasons. Nearly every one of the … Read the full story

By Linda Copman April 19, 2024

For the joy of x, y, and z

Professor Steven Strogatz relishes the challenge of making math more palatable to everyone. Much like Music 101 or Art 101, he envisions Math 101—a broadly engaging approach to share the value of mathematical thinking with every person.

By Linda Copman December 6, 2023

Translating scientific discovery into action for the greater good

Professor Saurabh Mehta works to deliver game-changing science and technologies over the ‘last mile’ to end users. He does this both by advising guideline-setting agencies and by serving community members directly.

By Linda Copman December 5, 2023

Exploring the complexities of the US-China relationship

Professor Jessica Chen Weiss is often asked to share her deep knowledge of China with stakeholders at the highest echelons of the public and private sectors—including government, business, the media, and academia.

By Linda Copman December 4, 2023

Cornell Club of Oregon Scholarship supports any student with need

The Cornell Club of Oregon and Southwest Washington (CCORSW) established a scholarship in 1980 to help students from Oregon meet the costs of higher education. Over the past 43 years, the CCORSW scholarship has grown to a market value of $3 million, the largest endowment of any Cornell Club in the country. The payout from … Read the full story

By Linda Copman November 28, 2023