Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. It was founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, with the aim to create an institution where "any person can find instruction in any study." Cornell is unique among the Ivy League schools because it includes both privately and publicly funded colleges, making it a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution.
Campus:
Cornell's main campus is situated on East Hill in Ithaca, encompassing 2,300 acres of picturesque landscape, including gorges, waterfalls, and gardens. The university also has other campuses, such as the Weill Cornell Medicine campus in New York City, the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island, and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York.
Academics:
Cornell offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through its seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. The university is renowned for its academic excellence, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on research. Its colleges and schools include:
1. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2. College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
3. College of Arts and Sciences
4. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
5. College of Engineering
6. College of Human Ecology
7. School of Industrial and Labor Relations
8. Cornell Law School
9. Weill Cornell Medicine
10. College of Veterinary Medicine
11. Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
12. Cornell Tech
13. Graduate School
Research:
Cornell is a major research institution, with many research centers, institutes, and laboratories contributing to advancements in various fields. The university is particularly known for its work in engineering, computer science, life sciences, agriculture, and veterinary medicine.
Rankings and reputation:
Cornell consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States and around the world. It is a member of the prestigious Ivy League and is renowned for its academic programs, research contributions, and the quality of its faculty and students.
Student life:
Cornell's diverse student body comprises over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. The university offers a vibrant campus life, with numerous clubs, organizations, and recreational opportunities for students. Cornell's athletics teams, known as the Big Red, compete in the NCAA Division I Ivy League conference.
Notable alumni and faculty:
Cornell has produced many notable alumni and faculty members, including 61 Nobel laureates, 3 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and numerous leaders in various fields such as science, politics, business, and arts. Some notable Cornellians include astronomer Carl Sagan, author E.B. White, and architect Rem Koolhaas.
