Cornell traces its inclusive mission to Ezra Cornell's 1868 vision of an institution where any person could study anything, and it applies that principle today by welcoming students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. Accordingly, no one is denied admission to any educational program or activity, or denied employment, on the basis of any legally protected status — including race, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, disability, arrest or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The university hires on merit while encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented or marginalized groups, and it follows federal requirements by engaging in affirmative action for protected veterans under VEVRAA and individuals with disabilities under Section 503, as well as recognizing a lawful employment preference for Native Americans living on or near reservations. ‍

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https://hr.cornell.edu/about/workplace-rights/equal-education-and-employment

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