Gear Up is a federally funded grant focused on increasing high school graduation, college going rates and persistence for low-income, first-gen students. Beginning in 7th grade they follow their students through their freshman year in college by providing a variety of services such as tutoring, mentoring, counseling, SEL workshops, college tours, college and career workshops and summer programs. One of the annual highlights of the program is the Summer Academy held at Ithaca College. Director of NYGEAR UP, Nora Donovan, is an IC alumnus.
Orientation Leader Training Welcome: 8/19/25
President Cornish, Paula Younger, Executive Director of Government, Community and Constituent Relations, and Chicken (IC Student)
President Cornish at the Staff Team Challenge – Resident Assistant Training 8/14/25
President Welcome at the Staff Team Challenge – Resident Assistant Training 8/14/25
President Cornish and Owen Keefe '26 at President Welcome at the RA Staff Team Challenge 8/14/25
8.20.25 Move in Day - Greetings with President Cornish
8.20.25 Move in Day - Greetings with President Cornish
8.20.25 Move in Day - Greetings with President Cornish
8.20.25 Move in Day - Greetings with President Cornish
8.20.25 Move in Day with Stanley Bazile, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life
8.20.25 President Cornish and Amanda Spellicy, Regional Director for Senator Charles Schumer
8.20.25 President Cornish at Family Social Hour
8.20.25 President Cornish at Family Social Hour
8.20.25 President Cornish at Family Social Hour
8.21.25 - President Cornish - New Student Welcome
8.21.25 - President Cornish - New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish, VP Bazile and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish, VP Bazile and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8.21.25 President Cornish, VP Bazile and Orientation Leaders at New Student Welcome
8/22/25 Convocation
New Students at Convocation 8/22/25
President Cornish - Convocation 8/22/25
Rishabh Sen, Student Governance Councill President at Convocation 8/22/25
President Cornish and IC Security Team at Convocation 8/22/25
President Cornish and Some of the Team at Ice Cream Social 8/22/25 - Stanley Bazile, VP for SACL, Laine Norton, VP for Advancement, and Emily Rockett, VP for General Counsel
8/22/25 IC Leadership at Ice Cream Social - Stanley Bazile, VP for SACL, Rock Hall, VP for Enrollment Management, and David Weil, Sr. VP for Strategic Services and Initiatives
All College Gathering 8.22.25
Fountain Fest 8.31.25
Fountain Fest 8.31.25
Fountain Fest 8.31.25
OAOA BBQ at President's Residence 9.3.25
Cornhole Hosted by President Cornish 9.12.25
Cornhole Hosted by President Cornish 9.12.25
Cornhole Hosted by President Cornish 9.12.25
Cornhole Hosted by President Cornish 9.12.25
Jesse Eisenberg 9.15.25
Jesse Eisenberg and Members of President's Cabinet 9.15.25
Jesse Eisenberg Event 9.15.25
Dr Cornish was a gracious host during our counselor mixer. Dr Cornish is one of a few sitting Presidents who not only attend but actively participate in the annual NACAC conference. Her presence at the conference is noted and appreciated. Many attendees refer to Dr Cornish as the “G.O.A.T.,” and I couldn't agree more. My acumen has sharpened, and my heart rate has slowed thanks to her coaching and mentorship. LaJerne taught me to “be still” in thought when problem-solving and to seek clarity before taking action. Dr Cornish leads by example and with hugs. She is the prime example of mindful leadership (Rock Hall, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Ithaca College)
Dissolution Ceremony - Mandala 9.22.25 School of Business Atrium
Dissolution Ceremony - Mandala 9.22.25 School of Business
Dissolution Ceremony - Mandala: President Cornish and Grace DeGeorge, Student
Ithaca College alumni event at Yankee Stadium 9.27.25
Ithaca College alumni event at Yankee Stadium 9.27.25
Ithaca College alumni event at Yankee Stadium 9.27.25
President Cornish and Lieutenant Mike Nelson 10.8.25
IC Pitch Please performing at the October Tenure and Promotion Dinner
IC Pitch Please performing at the October Tenure and Promotion Dinner
IC NUVO A Cappella performing at the October Tenure and Promotion Dinner
IC NUVO A Cappella performing at the October Tenure and Promotion Dinner
Gretchen Van Valen is with La Jerne Terry Cornish .
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Ithaca College Family Weekend was fantastic! So happy to see President La Jerne Terry Cornish at the picnic and introduce her to our son, Quinn (Class of '29) and some of his and our friends including Elizabeth Foy and her daughter, Arlin (Class of '28)
We love Ithaca College! Go Bombers!