What does the perfect day at Cornell look like? After interviewing 250 incredible guests on the Cornell (Thank) U Podcast, we noticed something. No matter when they were at Cornell—or what they studied—they kept coming back to many of the same memories: • The same dorms • The same classes • The same professors • The same study spots • The same bars • The same late-night food So, to celebrate our 250th guest, we asked ourselves one question: What would the ultimat...

How does a first-generation kid from Brooklyn end up becoming the Acting Mayor of Ithaca? For Eric Rosario '91, it all started with one history professor whose book inspired him to apply to Cornell. That one decision changed the course of his life in ways he never could have imagined. Eric is one of those people who instantly makes you feel like you've known him forever. He's thoughtful, funny, incredibly humble, and deeply committed to serving others. In this episode, we talk about the profe...

We had the honor and fun of talking with Alexis Gabler '24, whose connection to Cornell began long before she ever arrived in Ithaca. After her father, Cornell alumnus Fred Gabler, was killed on September 11th, his closest friends—including our Vino—made an extraordinary commitment to be a loving part of her life and to help secure her future. Years later, Alexis graduated from Cornell Human Ecology and built a career in fashion, transforming a remarkable gift into something entirely her own....

Lisa Levy Shaub ’91 joins us for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and finding your true calling. She shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Oprah, the lessons she learned about behavior change, confidence, and wellness, and why she believes some of life’s biggest pivots can become our greatest opportunities. We also discuss midlife health, longevity, GLP-1 medications, community, and how to build a healthier, more meaningful next chapter. Connect with Lisa: Instagram...

Mike "Vino" Levine has one of the most powerful jobs in sports as Co-Head of CAA Sports, representing some of the biggest athletes, coaches, and personalities in the world. But that's not why we loved this conversation. Vino takes us from Chappaqua and Cornell lacrosse to the top of the sports industry, sharing stories about friendship, teamwork, mentorship, family, and the relationships that have shaped his life and career. We talk Cornell, Coach Richie Moran, fraternity life, the New York K...

Adam Rosenberg '92 thought he might become a lawyer or work in politics. Instead, he built one of the most impactful careers we've ever featured on the podcast. Today, Adam leads programs that support more than 10,000 survivors of violence each year, working with children, families, and communities during some of the hardest moments imaginable. But before all of that, he was living the full Cornell experience—hockey games, Hot Truck, concerts, fraternity life, Cornell in Washington, and even ...

Cornell rising junior Noah Farb joins us after a viral video and widely shared Free Press article suddenly put him at the center of a national conversation about Cornell and President Kotlikoff. Noah talks about why he decided to speak out, how students reacted, and what it feels like to suddenly become one of the most talked-about student voices on campus. Beyond the politics, this episode is also a snapshot of modern Cornell life: blockchain club meetings, frat house living, Slope Day, camp...

Rob Gregor is back — and since we last spoke, he’s entered an entirely new world: finance YouTube. The Cornell alum, lawyer, hotelier, investor, and Hotel School guest lecturer has launched The Hostile Takeover TV with his 15-year-old son Joseph, a channel designed to teach Gen Z about money, investing, AI, and financial survival in an increasingly uncertain economy. You simply have to check it out to understand why we know it's going to be successful and why they should be in every middle an...

Why do students describe Dr. Lauren Korfine as “life-changing”? In this episode, the beloved Human Ecology professor opens up about mental health, imposter syndrome, anxiety, heartbreak, gender, campus culture, and what students today are really struggling with. We also talk about her unexpected path from Cornell student… to Harvard… to working as a doula for 17 years before returning to the classroom. The buzz is accurate, she is warm, thoughtful, and deeply relatable — this is one of ...

She didn’t pick one path—she picked all of them. From Cornell to Procter & Gamble, to entrepreneurship, to raising a family, to running a tennis program for 500 kids a year—Lisa Ullmann is the definition of a doer. In this episode, we talk about: Springsteen, Slope Day, how she built a career and still stayed deeply involved in her community, why she’s never been afraid to ask for money, and the mindset behind a life that just doesn’t slow down. Plus: tour guide hot takes She's incr...