The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy has become the first Ivy League school to join Service to Service, a partnership led by the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans that helps schools of public service connect veterans and military families with public service education pathways and propel them into stable and impactful careers in public leadership.

On Veterans Day, a series of speakers shared personal reflections about how camaraderie shapes both military and academic life as part of Cornell’s celebration of its military and veteran community, held in the Biotechnology Building on Nov. 11.

Ana Chan’s dog, a Great Dane named Rodgers, was sentenced to death.

Chan, a disabled Army veteran with a traumatic brain injury and partial blindness in one eye, relied on Rodgers for companionship, routine and physical support. She felt safer in crosswalks with Rodgers keeping his blue eyes on the traffic. His height meant he could close kitchen cabinets so Chan wouldn’t hit her head. His strength kept her upright when she lost her balance.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Military Appreciation Luncheon & Military/Art Exhibition
Barton Hall – Join your peers and the ROTC for the annual luncheon.
3:15pm – 5:00pm, Veteran’s Day Commemoration
G10 BioTech – Hear guest speakers discuss “camaraderie” during this years event,
including Honored Speaker, Lieutenant General Benjamin Watson, USMC, Cornell ’91.
5:15 – 6:15 pm, Greenlight-A-Vet & Chimes Concert
BioTech Atrium – Listen to the service anthems and see the clocktower lights turn green in
tribute to our veteran community.

Cornell University has once again been recognized as a top school for students who are veterans. In the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of Best Colleges for Veterans, Cornell is ranked #1, tied with the University of Chicago.

According to the publication, U.S. News’s ranking methodology “[provides] data on top-ranked schools that make pursuing a college education more affordable for veterans and active-duty service members.” Eligible institutions must be certified for the GI Bill and participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program or be a public school.

“We’re proud to once again be recognized as a leader in educational opportunities for military veterans,” said Katherine McComas, vice provost for engagement and land-grant affairs. “Cornell’s continued and growing commitment to this vital community brings a diversity of thought and experiences that enriches our university.”

“Loper Bright and the End of Chevron Deference: The Veterans Context” featuring James Hardwick, Adjunct Professor of Law and Veterans Law Staff Attorney for the Veterans Law Practicum, Cornell Law School, Danielle Bernard, Adjunct Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, Jeff Rachlinski, Henry Allen Mark Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, Benjamin Pomerance, Deputy Counsel, NYS Department of Veteran Services, and Eric Gang, Founding Partner of Gang & Associates

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is a recent Supreme Court case in which Chief Justice Roberts authored a 6-2 opinion overruling the doctrine of Chevron deference. The decision, which states that courts “must exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority,” is expected to have a significant impact on how federal agencies administer government entitlement and benefit programs.

Join James Hardwick, adjunct professor of law and staff attorney for the Veterans Law Practicum at the Law School, along with Danielle Bernard, adjunct professor of Law at Cornell Law School; Jeff Rachlinski, Henry Allen Mark Professor of Law at Cornell Law School; Benjamin Pomerance, deputy counsel for the NYS Department of Veteran Services; and Eric Gang, founding partner of Gang & Associates, as they discuss the far-reaching implications of the Loper Bright case, and how this decision will impact laws governing veterans’ rights and benefits.

The discussion will also include a brief update about the Veterans Law Practicum, highlighting its ongoing efforts to assist veterans and the practical benefits of these initiatives.

Registration information is here: https://community.lawschool.cornell.edu/calendar-of-events/

WATCHFIRE

This event corresponds with National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Sept. 20.

The Watchfire is based on an ancient military tradition where fires were lit after battles to help the missing and wounded find their way home.

Explore the Ivy League’s only dedicated housing for Veterans: meet student veterans and residents, faculty, and staff Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) members. Pizza and refreshments to be served.

Approximately 175 students, staff, senior leaders and members of Cornell’s Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) gathered to honor the achievements of the military community and forge connections at the third annual Military/Veterans Reception, held Aug. 28 in the Memorial Room in Willard Straight Hall.

Join the VCNG for casual fellowship, conversation, and complementary food.

Dragon Tamer. Virus Hunter. Ground Breaker. Force Multiplier.

Those were some of the tag lines in the Army’s 2021 “What’s Your Warrior?” marketing campaign – the latest spin on a warrior identity the service only began promoting relatively recently, while struggling to redefine its post-Cold War mission, said Ruth Lawlor, assistant professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences.

3rd Annual Military/Veterans Reception
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Room, Willard Straight Hall

Hosted by Interim President Michael Kotlikoff and Interim Provost John Siliciano.

Join us as we convene Cornell’s military community to express our gratitude for its commitment to public service and to welcome in the new academic year