The Cornell Tradition Fellowship

09/01/2026

This Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 4-6pm on Ho Plaza, the Cornell Career Network will host the Cornell Career Network Block Party! The goal of this event is to familiarize students with the newly formed Cornell Career Network and generate some excitement for career development.
Stop by Ho Plaza to celebrate the launch of the Cornell Career Network! Meet career staff, learn about career resources and opportunities, and connect with fellow students. Enjoy games, ice cream, popcorn, giveaways, and plenty of fun while discovering how the Cornell Career Network can support your career journey.

09/01/2026

From Houston to NYC: Huck Friedman ’28 is advancing cancer research
This summer, Cornell student Huck Friedman ’28 continued his cancer research at the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center in New York City, investigating a rare and difficult-to-treat form of cancer.

Huck’s research focuses on understanding how mutant proteins drive the growth of this cancer—with the ultimate goal of identifying ways to repurpose existing drugs or develop new treatments to help patients.

This work builds on a research project Huck began last summer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Thanks to the flexibility and support of the Janet McKinley ’74 Family Grant, he was able to continue the project at Mount Sinai while collaborating with researchers at institutions across New York City, including Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Huck also spent the summer co-authoring a review paper on what is currently known about this disease alongside leaders in medical oncology and lung cancer at Mount Sinai and MD Anderson. The goal? To help other researchers better understand this rare disease and advance future research.

For more information about the Janet McKinley ‘74 Family Grant, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/growth-opportunities/awards-funding/janet-mckinley-74-family-grant

08/27/2026

Mark your calendars for upcoming Career Fairs:

Bernstein Litowitz Berger and Grossmann, LLP (BLB&G), 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, New York 10020, United States

08/25/2026

Volunteers Needed
Catholic Charities’ Pasta Dinner
Friday, October 2nd, 5-7 P.M.
St. Catherine’s Church, Ithaca
Volunteers will be serving food and beverages, and dinner will be provided. For more details about the event, or to sign up, contact Seph Murtagh, [email protected].

08/12/2026

This summer, Cornell Tradition Fellow Alexis Rogers is gaining firsthand experience at the intersection of research, policy, and communication as an Editorial Intern at Resources for the Future (RFF), an environmental economics think tank based in Washington, D.C. Through her internship, Alexis has been learning how research is translated into practical policy insights and contributing to RFF’s publications and other products that make complex science more accessible to policymakers and the media.

Alexis shared that she has had an incredible time exploring D.C. and gaining exposure to career opportunities across economics, policy, law, and environmental science.

Are you using your Support Account to fund your summer experience? We’d love to hear what you’re working on! Send us a photo and a brief update, and you could be featured in an upcoming student spotlight.

07/31/2026

Volunteer at Family Weekend!
Looking for volunteer hours? Help out at Family Weekend! Shifts are available from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27. Volunteers will assist with packing bags, checking in attendees, supporting our Family Celebration Lunch, and welcoming families at events. More information on available positions and sign-up is here:

Sign up to Volunteer!

07/24/2026

Fellows Making an Impact

Boston meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz recently stepped down after 30 years as Chief Meteorologist at Boston 25 News. As he reflected on that milestone, he also took a moment to recognize the role The Cornell Tradition played in helping him get there.

As a Cornell Tradition Fellow, Kevin balanced his coursework while working as the student manager at Entrepôt on North Campus.

"The assistance given to me by The Tradition was the difference maker in my financial survival at Cornell. Without it, my career path may have looked very different.”

It's always rewarding to hear from alumni who take the time to share how the Cornell Tradition shaped their Cornell experience, and, in many cases, the opportunities that followed.

Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your story!

07/23/2026

Summer research is about more than making discoveries, it's about developing the confidence to ask questions, think independently, and explore new possibilities.

"I'm doing research developing organic solar cells, and I've really enjoyed having the freedom to conduct independent experiments and map out my own research. I've also enjoyed spending time with my friends and family!" ~Vanshikha Sabbi

Opportunities like these allow Cornell Tradition Fellows to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways while growing as researchers and future leaders.

Are you using your support account funding for your summer experience? We'd love to hear what you're working on! Send us a photo and a brief update, and you could be featured in an upcoming student spotlight.

07/22/2026

Volunteers are needed to help check-in new students:
• Monday, August 17
• Tuesday, August 18
• Friday, August 21
• Saturday, August 22
If you would like to volunteer, Register here and choose your preferred location and role: https://events.ces.scl.cornell.edu/event/MIAO2026/summary

07/21/2026

From groundbreaking research to hands-on clinical experiences, Cornell Tradition Fellow Ruby Lin is spending her summer exploring a career that has the potential to change lives.

"This summer I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a research fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine. I am studying the effects of UBR5 expression on breast cancer and whether breast cancer organoids serve as a better model for in vivo cancer growth. (Mostly I spend my days taking care of cell lines and hoping they behave.) We hope this research will help develop new therapies with fewer side effects for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. Along with research, I've also had the opportunity to shadow a trauma surgeon and spend time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. I've met so many passionate physicians during my time here, and it has truly been such a fruitful experience. I'm so sad it'll be ending soon."

Experiences like these allow Cornell Tradition Fellows to apply what they're learning in the classroom, explore meaningful career paths, and contribute to research that has the potential to make a lasting impact.

Are you using your support account funding for your summer experience? We'd love to hear what you're working on! Send us a photo and a brief update, and you could be featured in an upcoming student spotlight.