Cover Story
Action Teens, apples and the spirit of democracy
What President David Skorton has called Cornell's "commitment to developing knowledge that benefits communities" is closely tied to the university's land-grant mission.
From classes for peony gardeners on Long Island to collaborations with CARE in Africa, there are thousands of stories that show Cornell's spirit of public engagement at work -- here are just a few. Read more
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Better veggies for New York ... Alumni under the sea ... Community service in Buffalo ... Read more
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Living laboratory: On the High Road in Buffalo
Every June, students from Cornell's ILR School arrive in Buffalo for a summer of community service, civic participation, urban immersion and research. They come for two intensive months of hands-on experience in grassroots economic development. Read more
From The Publisher
The mission that has been passed down from Cornell's historic land-grant status has always included a commitment of service that aspired to reach beyond the local or regional. Read more