Alumnus hopes historical lessons boost civic engagement

As a young immigrant who narrowly avoided being sent to Auschwitz by fleeing Nazi-occupied Belgium and Vichy France for New York City, Fred Rubinstein ’52, LLB ’55, knows very well what America – at its best – can offer. “The opportunities available, the ease with which I went from French-speaking immigrant to graduate and practicing … Read the full story

Cornellians blaze new trails on 12th Giving Day with record number of champions

Donors from around the world helped Cornell University break multiple records on its 12th annual Giving Day, March 12, 2026. In 24 hours, this year’s nature-themed event brought together 17,011 donors to raise $11,345,462, to support everything from student organizations to scholarship aid to groundbreaking research. “Cornellians everywhere joined together to make our 12th Giving … Read the full story