Tag: Kayser
-
A transformational leader
May 9, 2024 Dear Cornellians, As you read in President Pollack’s recent message, she has informed the Board of Trustees of her desire to retire after the conclusion of this academic year, and the Board has approved her request. President Pollack has been a transformational leader of Cornell, and her positive impact on our university…
-
Statement of President Pollack and Board Chair Kayser on Prof. Russell Rickford comments
Oct. 17, 2023 We learned yesterday of comments that Professor Russell Rickford made over the weekend at an off-campus rally where he described the Hamas terrorist attacks as “exhilarating.” This is a reprehensible comment that demonstrates no regard whatsoever for humanity. As we said in yesterday’s statement, endorsed by senior leadership of the Board of…