The ILR High Road New York State Fellowship Program offers a breadth of community engagement opportunities through ILR’s extension offices in Buffalo, New York City and Ithaca that aim to teach students practical methods for civic engagement, engaged leadership, evidence-based policy and strategic development. The applied nature and practical relevance of the programs prepare students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens and leaders in public service, business and community activism.

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Historic Gift to ILR Will Endow Engaged-Learning Initiative

Cornell Chronicle
In the largest one-time gift commitment in the history of the ILR School, Edwin “Ed” Baum ’81 and his wife, Holly Wallace, will establish the Baum and Wallace Family High Road Endowment. The foundational gift will fund stipends, subsidize housing and provide robust program support for High Road New York City.
Edwin Baum
Historic Gift to ILR Will Endow Engaged-Learning Initiative

High Road NYC Wraps Its Third Year

On August 1, the High Road New York City fellowship drew to a close. 25 Cornell ILR undergraduates gathered at ILR’s New York City office, joined by the sponsors, mentors and organizers who helped mark a third successful iteration of the program.
Two High Road students presenting while facing audience
High Road NYC Wraps Its Third Year

High Road Buffalo Believes a Better World is Possible

In June, 23 students set off on Cornell ILR’s longstanding High Road Buffalo program, a two-month journey through Buffalo, NY’s neighborhoods, public spaces, politics, culture, economy and community.
Buffalo High Road students at the beach, walking along the shore
High Road Buffalo Believes a Better World is Possible

Engaged Learning

A collaborating Engaged College Initiative School

As a collaborating Engaged College Initiative school, the ILR School partners with the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement to strengthen and expand existing and develop new and innovative community engaged learning opportunities for ILR students and for community members to share in prosperity.

students wear hard hats and high-visability vests
Einhorn Engaged College Initiative
High Road Fellows stand with Niagara Falls and Canada in background
2018 Fellows at Assemblyhouse
Rija Tayyab speaks with Buffalo nonprofit leader Karima Amin
2023 High Road NYC Fellows