Cornell University

Overview

Cornell University, founded in 1865, is a private Ivy League institution with a strong commitment to "discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge." It is both a federal land grant and a private university, operating across six global locations. The main campus, nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region of Ithaca, New York, spans 2,300 acres, offering students opportunities for hiking right on campus. Additionally, Cornell has facilities in New York City for medical sciences, Rome for art and architecture, Washington DC for work experience, and a medical college in Doha, Qatar.

With 45 Nobel laureates among its alumni and faculty, Cornell is home to notable figures such as Tsai Ing-wen, the president-elect of Taiwan, and Huey Lewis of Huey Lewis and the News. The university also features unique traditions like "Dragon Day" in March, where architecture students parade a dragon across campus, and the iconic "Cornell Chimes" tradition, where chimesmasters perform daily bell concerts from the top of McGraw Tower.