"The Ashley School will create a dynamic ecosystem for discovery, experiential learning and innovation, transcending disciplines to spark scientific breakthroughs and real-world economic benefits for New York state and the world,"
"Strengthened by our world-class expertise, global leadership and land-grant mission, CALS is uniquely positioned to work with our partners to train the next generation and support a sustainable planet for all."
"I am delighted to be able to support this initiative, which has been so thoughtfully framed and structured. I appreciate how it creates even stronger collaborations between agriculture, environmental science, economics and research to positively impact communities."
Stephen B. Ashley donated $55 million to establish the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The new school will combine the college's existing departments of global development and natural resources to integrate agricultural, life, environmental and social sciences. The initiative aims to foster discovery, experiential learning, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to produce scientific breakthroughs and economic benefits for New York state and beyond. Ashley is a Cornell alumnus with an MBA, chairman and CEO of The Ashley Companies, and has served on university councils, the Far Above campaign and the Board of Trustees.
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