Transitioning from active duty to civilian life can lead to a profound sense of fulfillment and significant challenges. Many veterans are equipped with industry-specific service experience, but complex job markets still often present obstacles to employment.

Cornell honored its military community at the second annual Military/Veterans Reception, celebrating achievements including Cornell’s designation as a Purple Heart University, the only Ivy League institution to receive that recognition.

In May 2023, Lieutenant John Blakeslee Thomas ’43 finally received the funeral his family had long awaited.

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice are remembered throughout the Hill—in stone, bronze, glass, and even greenery.