Cornell University
Higher EducationNew York, United States10001+ Employees
Cornell University is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. It functions as the federal land-grant institution in New York, with a mandate to advance knowledge across disciplines and to prioritize public engagement in pursuit of improvements to life in the state, the nation, and the world. Based in Ithaca, New York, the institution operates within the higher education sector, carrying out research and teaching at a broad scale. The university serves students, scholars, and the wider public by addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary research, education, and public programs. It collaborates with a range of partners to generate knowledge and solutions that benefit communities both locally and globally. In June 2026, Andrew Flyak, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was named a Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences, reflecting ongoing research impact at Cornell.