Cornell (thank) U

It's been a difficult and heartbreaking time for the Cornell community. Recent events have left many feeling angry, saddened, disappointed, and concerned. We share those feelings, recognize the pain of those directly affected, and appreciate the voices speaking up, asking hard questions, and demanding accountability and meaningful change. 
This week, it's just the two of us. We wanted to acknowledge what's happening, share some of our own feelings, and talk about what it means to love Cornell while expecting better from it.
We've also been reflecting on what makes Cornell (Thank) U meaningful to us: the people we've met, the perspectives we've gained, and the extraordinary stories we've had the privilege of sharing. Those stories still matter.
As we look ahead to Season 6, we'll continue bringing you those conversations, along with familiar favorites like Pet Peeves, Best Friend Wars, Free Advice and Where Do You Stand? And we'd love your input on new speed-round questions, music, and what you'd like to hear next. Watch our social media for polls!
We're listening, we're learning, and we're grateful you're part of this community. And just a reminder that we are not affiliated with Cornell University.

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AI can give us answers faster than ever—but getting the answer is only part of making a good decision. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn '91 returns to talk about her new book, The Human Edge, how to work with AI to make better decisions, and why judgment, self-awareness, and critical thinking are becoming more valuable than ever in the age of AI.
We've made the decision that she can come back whenever she wants. We always get smarter after talking to her.
If you want to be smarter too, you can find her book here and watch for announcements about upcoming book talks, they are incredible:
Buy The Human Edge on Amazon
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Rachel Doyle ’05 was just 17 when she turned a brilliant idea into GlamourGals. More than 25 years later, that idea is still bringing teenagers and older adults together.
We talked with Rachel about starting young, building something that lasts, and the Cornell experiences and relationships that helped shape the journey. We also talk about ambition, connection, some advice that changed the way she thought about her organization—and why the real magic of GlamourGals has never actually been solely about the makeup.
Find Rachel and GlamourGirls here: https://glamourgals.org/

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Max Hartley ’29 has been at Cornell for one month—and somehow he’s already everywhere.
The 20-year-old sophomore transfer is studying in ILR, singing with Last Call A Cappella, running, building businesses and creating Sillage—what he calls “Letterboxd for fragrance fans.”
We talk about leaving a college he loved for Cornell, finding his people as a transfer, getting the knock on his dorm-room door that changed his Cornell experience, and why he can sometimes identify a stranger’s cologne just by walking past them.
Plus, can you guess what our game is about? We called it "Do Tell, the Smell."
Max is absolutely amazing and we loved him. Shout out to his mama, Gabby, our sorority sister whom we ADORE, for the introduction.

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And if you are reading this from Cornell Admissions or Administration, you're welcome. What an endorsement.

Gary Yarnell knew he wanted to be a veterinarian at two years old. He never changed his mind.
At Cornell, he raced through undergrad, met his future wife Laurie—and once rescued a parakeet from anatomy lab by putting it in his pocket and sneaking it out. Then came vet school, 45 years of caring for animals, and a Rye practice he built by being there for his patients around the clock. Literally.
Gary tells us what veterinary medicine taught him about animals, people, empathy and letting go; how the profession has changed beyond anything he could have imagined; and why he and Laurie chose to give back to the Cornell Veterinary College that changed their lives.
And after all of it? He’d absolutely do it over again.
Plus: The Vet, The Duet and The Pet. Are Steph and Michelle good dog parents?
We loved this conversation!

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