Cornell University

Health Promoting Campus

Cornell University's commitment: People. Places. Planet.

Health Promoting Campus

As a Health Promoting Campus, our vision is to create and sustain a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive culture in which students, staff, and faculty can flourish. This culture is supportive of holistic individual, social, and ecological wellbeing. Read more about Cornell's Wellbeing Vision and Mission.

Campus beauty in all seasons with Nature Rx

Research shows that spending time in nature can have real, tangible benefits for your health and well-being.

Student walking in front of Beebe Lake

2026 Sustainability Report Card

Cornell remains the only institution worldwide to earn a STARS Platinum rating seven times as of Spring 2026. 

About the Okanagan Charter

President Kotlikoff and other university leaders discuss what signing the Okanagan Charter means for Cornell. 

Maia Tsignadze and family dye spring eggs

Residential life supports a health promoting campus

Maia talks about how Hasbrouck’s welcoming community has enhanced her family’s Cornell experience.

From Policy to Practice: Rethinking Campus Wellbeing

Meet AVP of Student and Campus Life for Student Health and Wellbeing, Julie Edwards, for a conversation about prioritizing a health-promoting campus on the Inclusive Excellence Podcast.

 

 

2025 George Peter Award Winner

Michelle Artibee, director of workforce well-being, was the 2025 recipient of the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service.