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Cornell University

  • Location & Contact Information
    • Address, Directions, & Map:
      • Ithaca, New York, United States of America
    • Telephone Numbers:
      • (607) 254-4636
      • (607) 255-5396 (fax)
    • Official Website: [1]
    • Email: info@cornell.edu
  • History & Memorable Moments

Cornell University was created on April 27, 1865 by a New York State Senate bill that named the university as the state's land grant institution. Senator Ezra Cornell offered his farm in Ithaca, New York, as a site and $500,000 of his personal fortune as an initial endowment. Fellow senator and experienced educator Andrew Dickson White agreed to be the first president. During the next three years, White oversaw the construction of the initial two buildings and traveled about the globe, attracting students and faculty. [1]

The university was inaugurated on October 7, 1868, and 412 men were enrolled the next day. Two years later, Cornell admitted its first women students, making it the first coeducational school among what came to be known as the Ivy League. Scientists Louis Agassiz and James Crafts were among the faculty members. [1]

Cornell expanded significantly in the 20th century, with its student population growing to its current count of about 20,000 students. The faculty expanded as well; by the century's end, the university had more than 3,400 faculty members. Along with its population growth, Cornell increased its breadth of course offerings. Today, the university has wide-ranging programs and offers more than 4,000 courses. [1]

In the 2000s, Cornell has been expanding its international programs. In 2001, the university founded the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, the first American medical school outside of the United States. It continues to forge partnerships with major institutions in India, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China. The university, with its high international profile, claims to be "the first transnational university". [1]

  • Overview, Photographs, & Video Links

Prospective Students

  • Admissions Tips

New & Current Students

  • Campus Events
  • Transportation
  • Safety Tips
  • Support Centers
    • Counseling
  • Grading System
  • Good Classes & Teachers
  • Groups & Organizations
  • College & Career Tips

Alumni

  • Benefits of Joining Alumni Association
  • Mailing List Directory
  • Chapters
  • Teachers (Where are they now?)
    • Ehiribel, Denicia (June 2001 - May 2014)
    • Ho, Ho (February 1988 - May 1991)
    • Hornby, Joanne M (August 1958 - Present)
    • Mui, Philip (September 1983 - August 1985)
    • Ramachandran, Sekar (February 1999 - Present)
    • Smith, Natty (July 2006 - August 2006)
    • Snow, Craig (July 1990 - Present)
    • Usa-Fasano, Carl V (September 1991 - Present)
  • Alumni Directory
  • Alumni Events

Visitors

  • Hotels Nearby
  • Restaurant Recommendations
  • Places of Worship
  • Sports Facility Access

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