SUNY Cortland’s International Programs Office tries something new to motivate students to study abroad with its free Global Passport program. For the spring semester, at least 20 students will have the $165 passport fee covered with applications due by Thursday, Feb. 26. Based on this spring semester’s success, there will be more opportunities in the […]
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Extreme Cold Warning Raises Safety Concerns for SUNY Cortland Students
As Central New York faces dangerously low temperatures, SUNY Cortland students are being urged to take extra precautions following an Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). The warning, which impacts Cortland County and surrounding areas, predicts wind chills ranging from 20 to 35 degrees below zero, creating serious health and safety […]
Red Dragons, Green Future: SUNY Cortland’s Ongoing Sustainability Journey
SUNY Cortland’s commitment to sustainability didn’t appear overnight, it’s been built slowly, intentionally, and collaboratively over nearly two decades. According to sustainability committee members Chris Pecone, Matthew Brubaker, and Megan Swing, today’s progress reflects years of planning, problem solving, and adapting to new challenges. “It’s a journey, not a destination,” Chris said. And on this […]
Free SUNY Application Week: a Step Closer to College Success
For the fourth consecutive year, various SUNY institutions have opened their admission applications, enabling prospective students to apply to up to five SUNY colleges at no cost. As a result of this initiative, SUNY Cortland has received over 14,000 applications this year. The Free Admission Weeks 2025 started on Oct. 20 and ended on Nov.3. […]
SUNY Cortland Responds to SNAP Cuts with Expanded Food Support
With grocery prices at an all time high and benefits decreasing, to help support those in need, SUNY Cortland has expanded its food assistance efforts by running the Cortland Cupboard, preparing meals for Fill the Fridge Friday, and donating leftover meals to Cortland Loaves and Fishes. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP, […]
What Happened with the Fake Moe’s Vouchers?
Moe’s redeemed more vouchers than it had given SUNY Cortland for a burrito giveaway last semester. Some of the vouchers were fake, but no one is sure what happened, or who was responsible for the scheme. Nothing was adding up. Last semester, Moe’s Southwest Grill discovered that they were redeeming more free vouchers than SUNY […]
Cortaca Jug heads back to The Bronx in 2026
Next year’s annual Cortaca Jug, the storied football rivalry between SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College, will once again take place at Yankee Stadium. The news was officially announced Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025. The game will happen on Saturday Nov. 14, 2026, and it marks a major return to the Bronx following the 2022 Cortaca Jug […]
Campus Parking: Why It’s a Growing Headache
With campus enrollment increasing in recent years, the demand for parking has outpaced available spaces, creating frustration for students trying to navigate the hill heavy campus. SUNY Cortland students face many challenges when it comes to parking on campus, with many reporting long walks, crowded lots, and unsafe conditions during winter months. Safety and accessibility […]
The Catalytic System of AI: The Impact on Cortland Students and the World
Artificial Intelligence has progressed rapidly from a fictitious idea to reality and has now shaped the lives of Cortland students and others across the globe. Because AI increases efficiency, it can be a useful tool for organizing, brainstorming, and studying. However, there are concerns about over-reliance, academic integrity, and the possibility of being wrongly accused […]
An Upgrade to Campus: Van Hoesen Renovation is Almost Complete
With the almost $27 million renovation nearly complete, students are now excited to see the newest improvement to the SUNY Cortland Campus. If you walk past Van Hoesen this week, you can see what is taking shape inside. Most of the protective barriers that kept students from looking in have come down, and the building […]