SWAG (Scholars Working Ambitiously to Graduate)

SWAG (Scholars Working Ambitiously to Graduate) S.W.A.G. is a mentorship program geared towards increasing retention and graduation rates among Black men at Cornell University.

We achieve this goal through academic enrichment, professional development, and community building.

SWAG is looking for our next VP of Events for Fall 2026! If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences a...
05/05/2026

SWAG is looking for our next VP of Events for Fall 2026!

If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and leading event planning from start to finish, we want YOU on our team.

Apply through the link in our bio — applications are due May 17th at 11:59 PM! 🖤💛

SWAG’s Go-Karting Event is HERE! Come unwind before Finals with fast laps, great vibes, and the SWAG community as we cel...
04/24/2026

SWAG’s Go-Karting Event is HERE! Come unwind before Finals with fast laps, great vibes, and the SWAG community as we celebrate the end of the semester!

📅 Sunday, May 3 | 8–10 PM
📍 Ringwood Raceway
🎟️ FREE

⚠️ You MUST be a member on our CampusGroups page to register. Head to the SWAG page on CampusGroups and join to sign up. Registration link in bio!

Black history is resilience. Black history is excellence. Black history is now. ✊🏾✨This month, we honor the legacy of th...
02/20/2026

Black history is resilience. Black history is excellence. Black history is now. ✊🏾✨

This month, we honor the legacy of those who paved the way and recognize the power, brilliance, and impact of our community every single day. From classrooms to boardrooms, from movements to moments.

We are history in the making.

We reflect on leaders like Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Black woman to seek a major party’s presidential nomination. “Unbought and unbossed,” she challenged systems that weren’t built for us and opened doors that many continue to walk through today. Her fight for representation and equity echoes in today’s conversations about voting rights, leadership, and ensuring our voices are heard at every level.

Join us for SWAG Check as we discuss current events, striving for excellence, and building community.

📍 Wendy Purcell Lounge (RPCC)
🗓 Tuesday, February 24th
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM

We are now ONLY tabling on Thursday, so make sure to purchase or pickup your pre-ordered Cinnabons tomorrow if you’re cr...
02/11/2026

We are now ONLY tabling on Thursday, so make sure to purchase or pickup your pre-ordered Cinnabons tomorrow if you’re craving a sweet treat!💛🖤

Want a sweet treat before Valentine’s Day? Join us on Feb. 12 & 13 for SWAG’s Cinnabon fundraiser. Pre-orders close Mond...
02/02/2026

Want a sweet treat before Valentine’s Day? Join us on Feb. 12 & 13 for SWAG’s Cinnabon fundraiser. Pre-orders close Monday, Feb. 9 at night, but we’ll also have day-of sales! More details on pick-up times and locations coming soon 🖤💛

🗣️ LEAD. CREATE. CONNECT.SWAG is looking for a VP of Events to help bring our vision to life through impactful programmi...
01/21/2026

🗣️ LEAD. CREATE. CONNECT.
SWAG is looking for a VP of Events to help bring our vision to life through impactful programming and community-centered experiences.

📝 Apply via the link in our bio
📅 Deadline: January 29th

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural G.E.N.T. Award Ceremony. This night was created to celebrate the i...
12/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural G.E.N.T. Award Ceremony. This night was created to celebrate the individuals on our campus who lead with integrity, strive for excellence, and uplift our community.

We are grateful for our performers, speakers, and award recipients for making the evening unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who showed support and helped bring this vision to life 🖤💛

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Don’t miss your chance to attend the G.E.N.T Award Ceremony! Spots are limited, so register now for free on CampusGroups...
11/11/2025

Don’t miss your chance to attend the G.E.N.T Award Ceremony! Spots are limited, so register now for free on CampusGroups using the link in bio or the QR code before tickets run out.

Join us in the Statler Ballroom at 7:00 PM on Friday, Nov. 21st for an evening celebrating excellence, community, and achievement!

SWAG presents the Inaugural G.E.N.T. Awards CeremonyJoin us as we celebrate the Black men on our campus who embody G.E.N...
10/27/2025

SWAG presents the Inaugural G.E.N.T. Awards Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate the Black men on our campus who embody G.E.N.T., Gentlemen of Excellence, Nobility, and Talent. These men lead with integrity, uplift others, and set the standard for leadership and brotherhood.

Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Nominate them for a G.E.N.T. Award today.

📅 November 21, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
📍 Statler Hotel

Nominations close November 8 at 11:59 p.m. Link in bio!

S.W.A.G would like to introduce one of our new Freshman Representatives!Meet Elom Eskender, a Computer Science major in ...
10/19/2025

S.W.A.G would like to introduce one of our new Freshman Representatives!

Meet Elom Eskender, a Computer Science major in the College of Arts & Sciences from Atlanta, Georgia!

Fun fact: When he’s not coding up creative solutions, you can catch him sprinting past the competition. He can run a 4:40 mile

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