Cornell University celebrated 99 staff graduates on June 9, 2026, for earning degrees while working full-time. - The Staff Graduate Reception was held at the East Hill Office Building in Cornell, Los Angeles County.
- Graduates pursued fields including nursing, forestry, library science, neuroscience, and hospitality. - The Employee Degree and Tuition Aid programs provided flexibility for employees to study at Cornell or other universities.
- This year marked the first formal inclusion of Weill Cornell Medicine employees, with 59 graduates from that institution. The event recognized the support networks that helped employees balance work and study, highlighting the resilience and dedication of the graduates.