Cornell Class of 1959 donates $220,000 to renovate historic King Chapel, annual fund

October 13th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – As part of their 50th reunion gift, the Cornell College class of 1959 has donated over $220,000 in cash and pledges to the college for King Chapel renovations and the annual fund. Read More…




Trustee donates $200,000 to Cornell College to fund Commons project, Pre-Law

July 21st, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – Cornell College trustee and alumna Sheryl Atkinson Stoll ‘70 says she owes much of her success to her alma mater. Now, Cornell students can say they owe much of their success to Sheryl Stoll. Read More…




Mellon Foundation awards $316,000 for Environmental Studies

June 29th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – The Environmental Studies Program at Cornell College has been awarded a $316,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to enhance curriculum and further interdisciplinary study. Read More…




Former Cornell basketball player donates $25,000 to Ram athletics

June 3rd, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – A $25,000 gift from Jim Hughes ’63 will support athletic programs and will help refurbish the Richard and Norma Small Multi-Sport Center. Read More…




Cornell receives grant to support environmental studies

May 21st, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – Cornell College is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. Cornell College will receive $10,000 per year for up to five years and an additional stock gift. Read More…




Anonymous donor gifts $100,000

April 16th, 2009

MOUNT VERNON – A class of 1967 alumnus has pledged an unrestricted gift of $100,000 to Cornell College as the Extraordinary Opportunities Campaign nears its $92 million goal. Read More…




Durhams donate $250,000 to Commons project

March 31st, 2009

MOUNT VERNON — A $250,000 gift from Tom and the Rev. Martha Hemenway Durham will help provide a much-needed face-lift to the center point of Cornell College, The Commons. Read More…




Pfeiffer…finished

January 30th, 2009

On Wednesday, January 28, as most students were relaxing, heading home, or otherwise enjoying block break, nearly 160 students were moving into the newest residence hall on campus. Read More…




McGranes gift $550,000 for President’s house, programs

December 11th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – A $550,000 gift from Cornell alumni John McGrane and Martha (Marty) Benson McGrane will renovate the President’s house, provide for a number of other campus programs, and acquire property for Cornell’s future growth. Read More…




Class of 1958 endows environmental studies

October 29th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – As part of their 50th reunion gift, the Cornell College class of 1958 has donated over $677,000 in cash, pledges, and planned gifts to Cornell to endow the environmental studies program and to fund a scholarship in environmental studies. Read More…




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