President Skorton explains the state of graduate and professional education, detailing some challenges and ways it can be improved.

President Skorton offers his advice for faculty, staff and students heading into the spring semester at Cornell.

Cornell President David Skorton talks about the importance of student involvement in all aspects of the political process.

Cornell President David Skorton says that in all aspects of America life — from social media to politics — a lack of civility defines our interactions with each other.

Cornell President David Skorton talks about various aspects of the University's unique architecture.

President Skorton sends a dispatch from the bowel of Donlon Hall, and offers his beginning of the semester update.

On the last week of classes, President David Skorton reflects on a trying year, and encourages students to make the most out of their summer breaks.

In the midst of any life challenge, we must look toward the future and define our way forward.  This is true of individuals, it’s true of institutions, it’s true of Cornell.  We have had a very challenging year on the Hill, with austere budgets, reorganizations and, most difficult, the loss of students. 

Recently, a few of the nation’s top colleges and universities have begun to adjust their need-based student aid programs to reflect difficult budgetary realities. Despite our own budget pressures, Cornell is resisting this trend because providing an extraordinary academic environment for the most promising students from all backgrounds is one of our foundational principles and fundamental values: along with a diverse faculty and staff, a diverse student body enhances the Cornell experience for all.