Grad School Alumni News

Dr. Cynthia Leifer Receives Weill Cornell Graduate School Alumni Award

co-chairs Drs. Cynthia Leifer and Kate Rochlin

Dr. Cynthia Leifer, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded the 2024 Weill Cornell Graduate School Alumni Award of Distinction...

Class of 2024 Celebrated at Carnegie Hall Commencement

students at ceremony

Video of Class of 2024 Commencement Highlights | Weill Cornell Medicine

For Dr. Chris Chang, pursuing a career in medicine meant the opportunity to help people, particularly those in underserved communities. Originally from Korea, he moved to the United States when he was five years old, and health care inequity was something he witnessed firsthand.

“I moved around a lot between New Jersey and...

2024 Convocation Recognizes Exceptional Graduate Students

Weill Cornell Medical College Graduat School 2024 convocation

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences highlighted students in the Class of 2024 for their academic achievements during its convocation ceremony on May 15.

The ceremony honored students who are graduating with their master’s degrees, as well as those who earned special awards and prizes for their accomplishments in research, scholarship and service.

In addition to celebrating students, the ceremony also honored graduate school faculty. Dr. Cynthia Leifer (Ph.D. '99),...

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