Light and Sound Interactive conference and expo debuts September 12-14
The University is among the major sponsors of the event, highlighting innovations in augmented and virtual reality, interactive media and games, film, audio and music, imaging, displays, health care, optics, and photonics.
Surviving a stroke propels career in brain research
In July 2005, as a high school senior, Frank Garcea suffered what could have been a deadly stroke during soccer practice. Today, after receiving his doctorate at Rochester, he researches how the brain recovers from injury.
University statement regarding ESPN story on student abductions
The events of December 2015 were truly heinous and we are horrified that our students had to endure them. We continue to wish them the best. However, in the current…
Bruce Bashwiner named senior associate vice president for Facilities and Services
Associate vice president for Facilities and Services since 2014, Bashwiner has been named senior associate vice president, effective July 1.
Public Safety Review Board recommends policy amendment
Public Safety leadership requested a review of current policy to consider an amendment allowing supervisors to use their judgement to respond to any campus area when a rapid response is required for life preservation.
Jeffrey Runner named dean of the College
The professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics succeeds Richard Feldman, who served as dean of the College for the past decade, and will begin his five-year term on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
University Board elects seven trustees
“Each newly elected member has a deep affinity for the University and its mission,” said Board Chair Danny Wegman. “We are very fortunate to have them serve.”
Seven University trustees move to life status
The seven trustees have served on the Board for a combined 96 years across three University presidencies, supporting the creation of numerous new facilities, scholarships, professorships, and other initiatives.
University Statement on Recent ACJC Ruling
College Dean of Students Matthew Burns released the following statement on the ACJC ruling: “Recently, students at the University of Rochester examined the role and place of certain gender-specific organizations…
Counting up commencement
How many gallons of coffee does it take to product a commencement ceremony? Here are some of the ways that campus prepares for the Class of 2017.