Saturday, 31 January 2015

Cornell University - University in Ithaca, New York

Emblem of Cornell University
Latin: Universitas Cornelliana
Motto"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."
-Ezra Cornell, 1865
Established1865; 150 years ago
TypePrivate
Land-grant
EndowmentUS$ 6.2 billion
PresidentDavid J. Skorton (outgoing)
Elizabeth Garrett (designated, assuming office July 2015)
ProvostW. Kent Fuchs (outgoing)
Academic staff
1,639 – Ithaca
1,235 – New York City
34 Doha
Students20,939
Undergraduates13,935 – Ithaca
Postgraduates7,004 – Ithaca
865 – New York City
135 Doha
LocationIthaca, NY, United States
CampusSmall city, 4,800  acres
ColorsCarnelian     
White     
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Ivy League
Sports36 varsity teams
NicknameBig Red
MascotTouchdown the Bear
AffiliationsAAU
APLU
NAICU
Websitewww.cornell.edu

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