Cornell University Engaged Cornellians Leading positive change locally and globally Public engagement is foundational to everything we do as an institution. By contributing to this deep-rooted university commitment, our students, faculty, staff and alumni — Engaged Cornell — are forging community partnerships, solving local and global challenges and creating knowledge to benefit humanity. 270+ COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING COURSES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY 7,000 STUDENTS WORKING ANNUALLY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES 544 ENGAGEMENTS WITH FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS (2019) 1.7M NEW YORKERS REACHED BY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAMS EACH YEAR ENGAGED STUDENTS, SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITIES As they lead positive change in the world, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are creating a legacy of engaged Cornellians. David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement dedicated Cornell Trustee David M. Einhorn ’91 was honored for his support of the center that seeks to provide high-quality community-engaged learning experiences to every student. In wake of UN climate report, students promote resilience From quantifying climate vulnerability in Haiti to documenting the ecological calendars of Indigenous and rural communities, Cornell student projects aim to reduce climate impacts around the world. Excavation to explore church’s role in Underground Railroad Cornell researchers and students are poised to help shed light on the history of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, the world’s oldest active A.M.E. Zion Church. New engaged course supports NYS rural schools A new Cornell engaged learning course aims to help under-resourced schools identify critical funding needs, then seek grant funds to support programming. EDUCATION From their first day through graduation, students have opportunities to engage with communities and make a difference in the world — through classes, labs, field research, study abroad and internships. Connecting and Enriching Communities Cornell relies on a robust exchange of ideas with the public to understand local needs, develop and implement solutions, and deepen community capacity. Building upon the unique strengths of our partners, our public engagement includes extension, outreach, policy briefings, solutions-oriented institutes and much more. Serving New York State As New York’s land-grant institution, with our Ithaca campus within the ancestral homelands of the Cayuga Nation, Cornell creates and disseminates knowledge that improves the quality of life for all people in our state. More about Cornell's New York State Impact. GET INVOLVED Engaged Cornell Hub The Engaged Cornell Hub, which is currently staffed virtually during the pandemic, is the front door for students to connect and learn more about public engagement at Cornell. LEARN MORE STUDENTS Engaged Cornell Hub Experience Cornell Global Cornell The Cornell Commitment David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement Student & Campus Life Volunteer Opportunities Office of Undergraduate Research FACULTY AND STAFF Public Engagement Council Navigate David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement Center for Teaching Innovation Cornell Institute of Politics and Global Affairs Center for Transformative Action Cornell Center for Health Equity Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability ALUMNI Cornell Cares Day CUVolunteer COMMUNITY Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Relations Community Work-Study Lab of Ornithology Botanic Gardens Herbert F. Johnson Museum Art Continue Exploring … BACK TO TOP Undergraduate Research Education Abroad Cooperative Extension Sustainability HELPFUL LINKS VISITING CORNELL ITHACA TODAY University Privacy Web Accessibility Assistance Copyright Site Information Contact