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A new semester means new opportunities — and a few important things to get on your radar early. Whether you’re actively job hunting, exploring your options, or just trying to stay ahead, there’s a lot happening on campus this fall. Getting …
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If you’re an engineering sophomore and the words “internship search” make your stomach drop a little — you’re not alone. Upper-level students will tell you that a mix of excitement and nerves is practically a rite of passage. The good news? …
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With more than 180 employers coming to campus September 15-17, Cornell Career Fair Days in Barton Hall offers opportunities for students at every stage of their career journey. Whether you’re actively searching for an internship, exploring industries, or simply curious …
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Attend the 2026 Cornell Career Fair Days Preview Event in Barton Hall the day before the fairs to visualize the space layout, understand the flow of the event, identify booth locations, and gain an overall sense of familiarity of the …
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Cornell Career Fair Days are quickly approaching! From September 16-18, these exciting recruitment events allow students to meet representatives from over 150 companies and explore job and internship opportunities. Register for Cornell Career Fair Days to receive critical updates and …
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By Zikora Akanegbu, Urban and Regional Studies ’26
For many college students, the internship search can feel confusing, unpredictable, and at times discouraging. There is a common assumption that success comes down to having the right major, a strong GPA, …
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This summer, Cornell’s Pre-Law Advisory Network hosted a Law School Application Summer Bootcamp, a four-part series of virtual workshops covering every part of the application process — from understanding the timeline and process, to building a school list, to writing …
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Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary
One of the most common mistakes we see early-career professionals make when negotiating is focusing too singularly on base salary. While it’s an important part of your compensation (and …
How two alumni are transforming the way women navigate healthcare
Alumni:
Eliz Celik, ‘25, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering
Puloma Bishnu, ‘25, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering
Cornell planted the seed
When Eliz and Puloma …
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Each year, the student-led organization SiGMA (Sibley Graduates in Mechanical and Aerospace) holds an annual research symposium, funded by industry and academic sponsors.
An important component is networking with a panel of career professionals in academia, industry, startups, and national labs to represent …
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Read the full article in Cornellians.
“The Human Ecology alum planned on designing buildings—but fell in love with capturing their images with grace and style
By Joe Wilensky
In photographs by Brad Feinknopf ’86, buildings have both presence and grace. …
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Read more The 2026-27 application for the Graduate School Opportunity Fund (formerly the “GAPS Fund”) is now open! This fund supports Cornell undergraduates who plan to apply to graduate and professional degree programs, including law school, medical school, PhD and MA/MS programs, …
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