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We are committed to bringing the iconic McGraw Hall into the 21st century. McGraw Hall is the current home to both history and anthropology while also serving as the previous home to our government departments. Whichever of these programs you were involved with – or possibly none of these – chances are McGraw Hall left an impact on you.
Perhaps you are among the countless students who were inspired by esteemed faculty members such as Walter LaFeber, Mary Beth Norton, Isaac Kramnick – and many others - within the walls of McGraw Hall. Ensuring the structural integrity of the building is long overdue. Beyond the structure itself we are transforming the space into a modern facility for students and faculty with a brand new interior complete with active learning classrooms and state of the art technology. Reinvigorating McGraw Hall is key to the College’s continuing academic excellence and broader impact on generations to come.
Based on the urgency of the need, we are approaching the McGraw renovation as a community-wide, all-hands-on-deck effort. We are in the final stretch of our $45M campaign having raised more than $43.3M– and we need your help to close the gap! Gifts of any size will bring us closer to our goal and keep us on track to break ground in 2024/5.
If you would like to learn about available naming opportunities, please contact the College of Arts & Sciences Development office at as_alumni@cornell.edu.
One of the first buildings constructed as part of Cornell’s campus, McGraw Hall first opened in 1872. Now, more than 150 years later, it remains an iconic centerpiece of Cornell’s Arts Quad. The building has survived significant world events, seismic cultural shifts, and the marked impact of technology.
The time is now to restore McGraw Hall, not only because it symbolizes Cornell’s liberal arts core, but to ensure that today’s students and faculty may continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and to advance critical thinking for the benefit of humanity.
