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When abbreviating Ezra Cornell’s statement about founding the university , enclose in parentheses and use an ellipsis with a space before and after it.it can be used as a complete statement:

"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."

 

or in an abbreviated form, which should be punctuated exactly as shown:

"... any person ... any study."

“any person … any study”

Our motto of providing access to “any person … any study” is a timeless commitment.

Foremost Benefactor

This term refers to a particular recognition bestowed by Cornell on its most generous supporters. It should be capitalized.

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