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University News
March 16, 2022 | 10:03 am

Awards celebrate community diversity and inclusion efforts

The recently redesigned Presidential Stronger as One Diversity Awards honor the breadth of excellence within and beyond the University of Rochester community.

topics: awards, diversity, Diversity Awards, Office of Equity and Inclusion, staff,
Campus Life
May 6, 2021 | 04:45 pm

‘I learned to be a better scientist at Rochester’

Among the few Black women to earn a PhD in neuroscience, Monique Mendes begins her career as a research scientist.

topics: Class of 2021, commencement, COVID-19, Del Monte Neuroscience Institute, events, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
University News
September 9, 2020 | 04:08 pm

Col Raimond named first AS&E staff ombudsperson

In the newly created position, Raimond focuses on providing impartial, confidential assistance to Arts, Sciences & Engineering staff in resolving University-related issues or concerns.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering,
The Arts
May 3, 2019 | 02:01 pm

Victoria depicted, Victoria defined

A new exhibit in Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation chronicles the often radical difference between the real and figurative queen through illustrations, etchings, letters, photographs, and other ephemera.

topics: Department of Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation, River Campus Libraries,
University News
April 22, 2019 | 04:11 pm

Annual awards recognize staff stars

Each spring, through the Meliora Awards, Witmer Awards, and Staff Community Service Award, the University celebrates outstanding staff members for their significant and longstanding contributions.

topics: awards, Community Service Award, meliora award, witmer award,
University News
February 25, 2019 | 03:45 pm

Three appointed to named professorships

Thu Le, professor of medicine; Paula Vertino, professor of biomedical genetics; and David Herrmann, professor of neurology; have each been recently appointed to named professorships.

topics: announcements, Department of Biomedical Genetics, Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Medical Center, professorships, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Wilmot Cancer Institute,
University News
January 25, 2019 | 02:45 pm

Awards recognize commitment to diversity and inclusion

Myra Henry, the senior director of administrative services, and the Commission on Women and Gender Equity in Academia have been chosen as recipients of the 2018 Presidential Diversity Awards.

topics: awards, Commission on Women and Gender Equity in Academia, diversity, diversity-inclusion, Presidential Diversity Awards,
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