• 2026 Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis Competition

    Zoom

    The 2026 Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is an inter-institutional showcase hosted by Princeton University featuring winners from Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton, Stanford, University of California Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale. Cheer on Cornell's 2026 3MT winner, Ellen van Wijngaarden, as she competes for the Ivy+ title!  Audience members will…

  • The Application Process for an Academic Job

    Zoom

    To kick off the 2026-2027 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about the process of searching for a U.S. faculty job from start to finish: when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required (CV, cover letter, etc.), and how long the process takes. Bring…

  • Writing a Research Statement for a Primarily Undergraduate Institution

    Zoom

    Through an interactive online discussion, guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Werner (Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily undergraduate institutions, or PUIs) outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. Register to attend. Sponsored by the Graduate School's…

  • 2026 Summer Success Symposium

    G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

    The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing research students from across all graduate fields. Open to all research degree students, this symposium has a particular focus on bringing together Graduate School Dean’s Scholars and other students with an interest in contributing to Cornell’s core value to provide a Community of Belonging where scholars…

  • Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students

    Bailey Hall 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Welcome, new graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome on Thursday, August 20, at 9 a.m. in Bailey Hall. The formal program features the Cornell president, the Graduate School dean and vice provost for graduate education, and a panel of esteemed faculty and students.

  • Grad Connect 2026: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students

    Barton Hall 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York

    This collaborative resource fair will allow graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while learning more about the resources, offices, and organizations that help support their development and progression at Cornell. Open to incoming and current students. If you need accommodations to participate, please email gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.