Archives: Announcements
Faculty Who Failed Series: Lisa H. Nishii

October 9, 2023 Graduate school is a time for students to push themselves, try new things, and explore. It’s also a time when students are likely to experience what feels…
Six Postdocs Honored with Achievement Awards
September 29, 2023 By Katya Hrichak Six postdoctoral scholars have been honored with Postdoc Achievement Awards as part of Cornell’s participation in National Postdoc Appreciation Week, celebrated Sept. 18-22. Cornell…
Two Doctoral Students and Advisors Receive 2023 HHMI Gilliam Fellowships
September 25, 2023 By Katya Hrichak Two Cornell advisor-advisee pairs were selected for the 2023 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows Program. Biomedical engineering doctoral student Alexander Cruz and…
What Does Freedom of Expression Mean to You?
The theme for the academic year is The Indispensable Condition: Freedom of Expression at Cornell. Graduate students are joining the discussion by sharing their thoughts on what freedom of expression…
Leveling up: Graduate School, GPSA Provide New Air Conditioning, Other Improvements at the Big Red Barn

September 5, 2023 By Merry Buckley The Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center is getting a host of modern updates thanks to funding provided by the Graduate and…
Over 80 Students Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships

September 5, 2023 By Katya Hrichak Eighty-four students have been selected as National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) fellows in 2023, comprising the largest group of new…
Faculty Who Failed Series: Kathryn J. Boor

August 28, 2023 Graduate school is a time for students to push themselves, try new things, and explore. It’s also a time when students are likely to experience what feels…
‘Pivotal to Your Success’: Keynote Addresses Mentorship at Summer Success Symposium

August 28, 2023 By Katya Hrichak Having a good mentor is essential to success in graduate school, and it’s important to find the right fit for you, said alumnus Coalton…
NSF GRFP: Create a Competitive Proposal for 2023
As NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines approach, the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. A virtual overview…
Programs Offer Insight into Graduate School Admissions, Application Processes

August 2, 2023 By Katya Hrichak Applying to graduate school can be overwhelming. Navigating the academic statement of purpose, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and the application itself can seem…