Julia Hyman '20

Published on July 30, 2025

The Cornell Hotel Society mourns the tragic loss of Hotelie Julia Hyman ’20, an innocent victim in the July 28, 2025 mass shooting in New York City.  Julia leveraged her education at Cornell for a thriving career in real estate.  She followed her sister Ali Hyman – HumEc ’17 to Ithaca.

Below is an article from the Cornell Daily Sun, as well as a message from University President Michael I. Kotlikoff.

Cornell Grad Among Four Killed in New York City Shooting - The Cornell Daily Sun

Statement on the tragic loss of Julia Hyman ’20 | University Statements | Cornell University

 

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