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…




Smiths lead the way on “Block by Block” flood relief

July 30th, 2009

CEDAR RAPIDS – Cornell trustee John Smith ‘71 and his wife Dyan never really seem to keep their checkbook closed in the face of a worthy cause. 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…




Second Presidential address on economic impact on Cornell

March 31st, 2009

“Our commitment to our students will not waver, but we will need the continuing support of the full range of our alumni and friends to sustain that commitment,” said President Les Garner in a message addressed to the Cornell community. 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…




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