President Cornish to leave Ithaca College in June 2027

By Isabella Edghill, Assistant News Editor • June 23, 2026

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees announced that President La Jerne Cornish will complete her term June 30, 2027. In an email sent to the IC community June 23, John Neeson ’84, chair of the board of trustees, said Cornish remains committed to IC’s institutional priorities over the next year.

Board of Trustees discusses generative AI and decreasing enrollment

By Taylor Borash, Assistant News Editor • October 15, 2024

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees held an open meeting Oct. 11 to give an overview of its fall meetings and answer questions from the 18 attendees that gathered in the Clark Lounge. The trustees spoke about generative AI and the college’s decreasing enrollment.

Board of Trustees discusses financial aid, new student recruitment and finances

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • October 22, 2023

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees held an open conversation Oct. 20 to discuss updates from their fall meeting and answer questions from campus community members about financial aid, recruiting new students and the college’s finances. 

Board of Trustees meets to approve FY24 budget and promotions

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2023

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees held its spring meetings May 18–20 where members approved a $204.3 million operating expense budget for fiscal year 2023–24 and welcomed five new trustees. 

Commentary: Healing the future consists of reckoning

By Naeem Inayatullah • April 25, 2023

Few set out to harm others for harm's sake; damage is frequently done in the name of goodness.

All-College Gathering discusses challenges at IC and solutions

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2023

Faculty, staff and some students attended the All-College Gathering on Jan. 26. College leadership spent the noon hour speaking about student success and shared governance.

Administration changes impact Ithaca College’s leadership

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • October 19, 2022

Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish announced additional staff changes to the college’s leadership and the President’s Cabinet in an Oct. 5 Intercom post sent to the college community.

Faculty Council talks morale, benefits and student retention

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

At the first faculty council meeting of the 2022-23 academic year, the council discussed ongoing issues from the 2021-22 academic year and future plans.

Board of Trustees approves 2022-23 budget and elects trustees

By Caitlin Holtzman and Syd Pierre • May 26, 2022

The IC Board of Trustees approved the operating expense budget for the 2022–23 fiscal year, elected three new members to the board of trustees and re-elected six members.

Letter to the Editor: Former president Collado received no salary increase

By David H. Lissy, Chair of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees • May 23, 2022

Former President Shirley M. Collado ... did not receive any salary increase from fiscal year 2018–19 to fiscal year 2019–20.

La Jerne Cornish named 10th president of Ithaca College

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • March 7, 2022

La Jerne Cornish, former Ithaca College interim president, has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.

Faculty Council discusses four-credit schedule

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • December 8, 2021

The Academic Program Prioritization Implementation Committee recommended shifting curriculum from three-credit classes to four-credit courses