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Giving with Impact: How One Alumna Is Assisting Many Afghans
Nell Cady-Kruse ’83, MBA ’85 helps fill the gaps in traditional financial aid and grant funding for Cornell’s Afghan students and scholars .

Grateful and Prepared, New Graduates Embrace Their Future
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business class of 2023 graduates included 540 undergraduates, 1,045 master’s degree students, and 17 PhD students.

New York FarmNet Cultivates Stability for Farming Families
Fred Lee was on the verge of losing the Long Island farm he had inherited from his family. A call to New York FarmNet helped change his life and his business.

Students Donate Handmade Canoe to Haudenosaunee Youth
Cornell students presented a handmade canoe to Hickory Edwards, Onondaga Nation Turtle Clan member and founder of the Haudenosaunee Canoe Journey.

Cornell Economist Coedits PNAS Issue Focused on Value of Clean Water
A special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences advances the science of measuring the public benefit of clean water.

Restricting Trade for the Environment? Import Restrictions on Used Vehicles in China
Dyson’s Hui Zhou, PhD ’23, discusses her research on the impact of emission-based import restrictions on used vehicles in China.

Entrepreneur Shawn Goldsmith Harnesses Ancient Military Strategy to Scale Businesses
10 Under 10 honoree and franchising expert Shawn Goldsmith applies ancient Roman military strategy and boxing strategy to scale startups.

Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition
Students take on United Nations sustainable development goals at Dyson’s inaugural Grand Challenges Pitch Competition.

Entrepreneur Steven Izen ’13 Creates Products that Help People Find Balance
Dyson Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Steven Izen shared his startup journey and advice he learned with students during Dyson’s Better Business Week.