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April 25, 2018 | 12:33 pm

John Osburg to receive a Carnegie Fellowship

The associate professor of anthropology is one of 31 scholars in the humanities or social sciences to be awarded the prestigious honor, which will support his research exploring the revival of religion in China.

topics: awards, Carnegie Fellowship, China, Department of Anthropology, global engagement, John Osburg, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
April 25, 2018 | 10:12 am

Arbor Day Foundation crowns University as a Tree Campus

The arboretum and grounds include more than 1,400 trees of 117 different species. David Nelson, manager of Horticulture & Grounds, shares the ins and outs of caring for the University’s urban forest.

topics: announcements, David Nelson,
University News
April 24, 2018 | 11:02 am

Henry Kautz to direct intelligent systems division for NSF

In his three-year term at the National Science Foundation, Kautz will direct the agency’s support for research in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and data science.

topics: announcements, Department of Computer Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Henry Kautz, National Science Foundation,
University News
April 16, 2018 | 04:13 pm

Researchers win Furth Fund awards to support early career scientists

Kathryn Knowles, assistant professor of chemistry, and Martina Poletti, assistant professor of neuroscience, are this year’s recipients of University Furth Fund awards.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Neuroscience, Furth Fund, Kathryn Knowles, Martina Poletti, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, URnano,
University News
April 16, 2018 | 11:46 am

University remembers Andrew Kende, professor emeritus of chemistry

Kende was a former chair of the Department of Chemistry and a world renowned organic chemist and inventor who specialized in the synthesis of complex molecules, including ones used for anti-cancer treatments.

topics: Andrew Kende, Department of Chemistry, obituaries, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
April 9, 2018 | 09:54 am

Leading experts to offer designs for diversity

President Richard Feldman recently announced that he has engaged the support of the consulting firm DeEtta Jones and Associates to help guide key elements of the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

topics: diversity, featured-post-side,
University News
March 30, 2018 | 12:17 pm

Kevin Beckford is a man on a mission to increase staff diversity

Kevin Beckford talks about why diversity matters as he begins his new role as the University’s first senior director of staff diversity, equity, and inclusion. “I actually think it’s a work in progress,” he says. “I don’t think you ever achieve a plateau where you can say, ‘We’re there.’”

topics: diversity, featured-post-side, Kevin Beckford,
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