Cornell (thank) U
Take a trip down memory lane with other Cornellians. Weekly conversations with Michelle and Stephanie will introduce you to past and present Cornellians to hear where they are now and why they are most thankful to Cornell. (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University)
Episodes
179 episodes
Jonathan Levine: How He Built a Cool Dental Empire (30 patents!)
Before he was reinventing teeth whitening and launching cutting edge dental tech, smile icon Dr. Jonathan Levine was lighting up the lacrosse field as a two-time Cornell all-star. In this episode, we discuss his Big Red beginnings, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 178
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36:59
Remembering Marilyn Stuzin with Love and Laughs
In this special episode, we honor the life and legacy of Michelle's mom, Marilyn Stuzin — a woman whose heart belonged to Cornell and whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to know her. Marilyn was elegant, funny, and full ...
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Season 4
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Episode 177
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12:07
Scarlet Fu: Bloomberg, Markets, MTV, and the Art of Sledding on a Plastic Carpet Protector
Scarlet Fu, a longtime Bloomberg anchor and chief markets correspondent, has spent over 25 years covering the biggest stories in finance. Turn on your TV, you will blown away.And here's what else you need to know:She’s a Phi ...
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Season 4
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Episode 176
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43:10
Scott Oliaro’s Playbook: Cornell Football, UNC Sports Medicine, and Leadership
Scott Oliaro won’t say it himself, but we will—he’s a Cornell Football legend. A two-time captain, multiple record holder, and Cornell Athletic Hall of Famer, Scott embodies the ultimate team player, both on the field and in his role as Directo...
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Season 4
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Episode 175
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41:29
Muppets, Mentorship & Memories: Sue Freund Scheiner’s 35 Years "on" Sesame Street
This week we talk to Sue Scheiner about her path from beautiful Cornell to the vibrant world of Sesame Street.We had an incredibly fun and nostalgic conversation about education, inspiration, and the magic of mentorship. As a...
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Season 4
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Episode 174
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45:05
Melissa Weiss: Fashion, Fitness and Feeling Seen
Melissa Gellman Weiss is a brand strategist and marketing leader who has shaped major companies like Amazon, J.Crew, Theory and Barry’s Bootcamp. Melissa has built and transformed businesses by combining data-driven insights with creative story...
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Season 4
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Episode 173
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39:05
Football Great, Joe Holland: All-American on the Field, Academic All-American in the Classroom, and All-In for His Community
In this episode, we talk to Joe Holland—a Cornell football All-American and Academic All-American who went on to become a minister, lawyer, author, politician, and community leader. His impact spans industries and generations.Joe shares ...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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49:22
Kim Murstein: From Ivy League to Content Queen
We’ve been looking forward to this episode!Kim Murstein ('18), the brilliant creator and co-host of Excuse My Grandma, joins us to talk about her time at Cornell, what led her to launch a podcast with her hilarious Grandma Gail,...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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49:03
Max Rosenthal - Making the Impossible Happen!
From the Cornell Hotel School to leading Fischer Travel (with his grandpa and mom!), Max Rosenthal (‘16) shares his journey into the world of exclusive, ultra-luxury travel (that's the only way to categorize it - wait till you hear!). ...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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30:41
Wrestling with Success: Yarneris Rosa and the WWE
Meet Yaneris Rosa, Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at WWE and a trailblazer in sports entertainment. Yaneris shares her inspiring story from growing up in the Dominican Republic and then Long Island, NY, to attending C...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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38:14
Holly Zax Shuter: How You Can Help in LA
In this powerful episode, we reconnect with Holly Zax Shuter, a beloved sorority sister from Los Angeles. Holly shares stories of resilience during the recent California wildfires, detailing the challenges of evacuation, the genero...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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25:51
Tara Blitzer Benson: Building a Big Red Legacy (sorry, Duke)
Tara "Blitzy" Blitzer Benson ’93 brings her signature humor, sharp insights, and favorite Cornell memories to the podcast! From her days as an enthusiastic social chair to her impressive career as Vice President and General Counsel at Proscia, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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25:56
The Write Stuff: How ESPN's Jeremy Schaap Turned a Cornell Passion into Unrivaled Sports Reporting Greatness
You’ll love this conversation with the legendary Jeremy Schaap, Cornell alum and Emmy-winning ESPN sports journalist. From his roots at the Cornell Daily Sun—where he spent more time than anywhere else on campus—to his 30+ years at ESPN, Jeremy...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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52:02
Stephen Paletta: Lacrosse, Philanthropy, and Oprah?
From pioneering patented construction technologies that transformed NYC’s infrastructure, to working underground for over a decade (and surviving to share with us what’s really down there!), Stephen Paletta '87 has built a career and a li...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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51:06
Beth & Dan Duffy’s Christmas Tree of Kindness
This was the perfect conversation to have just days before Christmas.We spoke with Beth and Dan Duffy, whose love story began on campus in 1978. Dan, a member of the Cornell hockey team, and Beth, known for her warmth and wide circle of...
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Season 4
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Episode 164
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31:49
Hitting It Out of the Park: Randye Ringer’s Inspiring Journey in Sports and Beyond
This week we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible Randye Ringer, who was recently introduced to us by Peter Kaplan (thank you, Peter!) and she was just inducted into her high school’s Hall of Fame! Why, you ask?Randye’s career has be...
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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29:13
Georgia Kelly: Grit, Goals, and Global Roots
Meet Georgia Kelly, a fierce defender on Cornell’s field hockey team with ties to both England and Ireland. Georgia shares her inspiring journey of overcoming injuries, adjusting to life at Cornell, and making an impact on and off the field. Kn...
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Season 4
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Episode 162
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33:56
Frank Kelly III: Sports, Startup, and Spiritual Awakening
Frank Kelly III’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and family. As a standout athlete at Cornell, he captained the lacrosse team, played football, and overcame injuries-- and most of all, he had a profound spiritual awakening his sophomore y...
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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38:18
MathGPT: How Nour Gajial and Yanni Kouloumbis are Changing Math Forever
Welcome to season 4 of the Cornell (thank) U Podcast!Meet Yanni and Nour, two extraordinary 20-year-old Cornell students who are revolutionizing the way we learn math with their groundbreaking platform, MathGPT. They started Mat...
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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33:45
Three Cheers and Fiber Careers! DOUBLE EPISODE!
Join us as we look back on three incredible years of Cornell (thank) U with highlights from our anniversary party, guest shout-outs, and a thank you to our amazing community.AND!Ryan Greene, Cornell fiber science grad and returni...
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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16:07
A Ride on the Yay Boo Yay Rollercoaster
Our 3-year celebration came with an unexpected twist—just the kind of story we love to tell. Thank you for being here every week for 3 years. We appreciate every single one of you, guest and listener--often that's one and the same!...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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8:39
Ahead of the Curve: Robyn Carter’s Secrets to Brilliant Innovation
Here's your exclusive peek into the mind of a true innovator!Get ready for insights and laughs as we chat with Robyn Carter, CEO of Jump Rope Innovation! Since 2005, Robyn’s been turning consumer trends into product ideas that ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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37:31
"Empty Quester" Magic: Donna Korren on Turning the Empty Nest into a New Adventure
Get ready for the Empty Quester revolution as Donna Korren shares her inspiring take on life after kids in this uplifting episode! Donna, founder of the Empty Quester community, is on a mission to help women redefine their next years b...
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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39:31
Adele Smolansky: Transforming Education Through AI
Meet Adele Smolansky, a charismatic and brilliant Cornell Engineering graduate with a master’s from Stanford. Yup.Adele has already made waves by creating AI Learners, a cutting-edge platform that helps kids of all abilities tailor their...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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40:23
Hot Truck, Haircuts, and Heritage: Anthony Petrillose and the Ithaca Petrillose Legacy
BURST ALERT!We are bursting with this week's guest!A very fortunate introduction at Orange Theory led us to Anthony Petrillose, whose family legacy is intertwined with some of the most iconic spots in Cornell’s history (at least...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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25:34