The Graduate School welcomed nearly 60 new Dean’s Scholars at an October event to honor students who were nominated and selected for this distinction for their demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and service. Dean’s Scholars are also recognized for their strong potential to contribute significantly to Cornell’s founding principle of “… any person … any study” and to help cultivate a community of belonging where scholars representing different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect.
“I am inspired by the ways you’ve sparked change, built bridges, and lifted others up, both here at Cornell and in the communities you come from,” said Thomas A. Lewis, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education, during the ceremony. “You bring with you a rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and talents, and I’m so grateful you’ve chosen to share them with us.”
Raul Armenta, a doctoral student in sociology, looks forward to the variety of events Dean’s Scholars are invited to participate in.
“I look forward to building new relationships with people from diverse backgrounds,” said Armenta. “It’s inspiring to learn about others’ experiences that I might not have encountered outside this brilliant community.”
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