Philanthropy Archives | Giving to Cornell

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

Record-breaking number of donors turn out for Cornell Giving Day 2024

In just over 24 hours, Cornell’s 10th Giving Day rallied 18,692 donors to contribute to causes they care about on March 14, 2024.

By Jennifer Wholey March 18, 2024

Honoring a lifetime of influence

Dr. Pamela Brown ’73 establishes an affordability scholarship to honor two Human Ecology professors—Professors Marjorie Devine and Jerry Rivers.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf December 13, 2023

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 Academic Materials Programs delivers savings

Launched in fiscal year 2023, this optional, university-wide program makes the cost of educational materials more predictable for students and families.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf November 30, 2023

Investing in potential

Cornell grads representing class years across seven decades establish new scholarships, bolstering Cornell’s Undergraduate Affordability Initiative.

By Kaitlyn Danielle Ruhf November 29, 2023

Supporting first-generation students

Kathy Delsanter ’63, MS ’65 is among more than 50 Cornell alumni—representing class years that span seven decades—who established or significantly enhanced new affordability scholarships in fiscal year 2023.

By AAD Staff November 6, 2023

$10M for precision nutrition honors Joan Klein Jacobs ’54

The College of Human Ecology has received a $10 million commitment from Joan Klein Jacobs ’54 and Irwin M. Jacobs ’54, BEE ’56 to support the college’s new Center for Precision Nutrition and Health.

By AAD Staff November 1, 2023