University News Shuttle Fleet Goes High-Tech January 10, 2013 Swipe card readers, real-time tracking and drive cams come on board the new fleet of shuttle buses in early January.
University News Rare Books Directorship Endowed January 8, 2013 This $1 million endowment will expand the University's efforts to preserve, digitize, and share historic collections once only available to a select few.
University News Gail Norris Named Vice President, General Counsel December 10, 2012 Norris has served as the University's senior legal counsel the University for all aspects of operations, including litigation management, risk management, business and tax matters, and conflicts of interest since 2005.
University News 300 Students Compete in FIRST LEGO League Championship December 7, 2012 Teams will explore the topic of aging—working to solve issues like getting around, keeping in touch, and staying fit.
University News Mary Ann Mavrinac Installed as Dean of River Campus Libraries December 5, 2012 Mavrinac is a recognized leader in the creation of inspiring learning spaces and the development of digital services.
University News An Anthropologist in the Library November 29, 2012 In honor of her innovative methods and influence, Nancy Fried Foster will receive the Martin E. Messinger Libraries Recognition Award for 2012.
University News Rochester Explores For-Credit Online Education November 15, 2012 The University is partnering with nine peer institutions to establish a consortium to explore a new, for-credit, online course program called "Semester Online."
University News David Primo Named First Recipient of Gabrellian Professorship November 8, 2012 Primo is the first to hold this endowed position, which recognizes a multidisciplinary scholar and teacher whose work bridges two or more academic fields.
University News LeChase Hall to Feature Wentworth Atrium November 7, 2012 The Wentworths made the gift "in grateful appreciation to the University for its mission of education and research," designating it to the "long-term facility needs of the Warner School of Education."
University News Richard Ryan Awarded Honorary Degree Greek University October 17, 2012 The award recognizes Ryan's "significant contribution in the field of psychology, human behavior, and well-being worldwide."
University News EVENT: University of Rochester’s Kearns Center Celebrates Two Milestones October 11, 2012 This October, the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership & Diversity in Arts, Sciences & Engineering will mark the 10th anniversary of its founding and the 20th anniversary of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The center also celebrates three new grants totaling $3.9 million for its Upward Bound and McNair programs.
University News EVENT: Craig Ferguson Show at University of Rochester Open to Public October 10, 2012 Craig Ferguson, the Emmy Award-nominated host of CBS's The Late Late Show, performs during the University of Rochester's Meliora Weekend celebration.