University Mourns the Death of Robert Hurlbut
It was his reputation for innovation and his insistence on dignified, respectful care that earned Hurlbut an invitation to join the University of Rochester Medical Center board in 1988.
Rob Clark Named Senior VP for Research
Clark has also been appointed to a second, five-year term as dean of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Steven Chu to Address College
Steven Chu ’70 will deliver the 163rd College commencement address at the University of Rochester on Sunday, May 19.
Technology Transfer Leader Named
The Office of Technology Transfer is responsible for protecting the University’s intellectual property, and aiding the commercialization of technologies.
Online Learning Initiatives Leader Named
In this new position, Eric Fredericksen will recruit and lead teams that will support faculty in the curriculum development and instructional design of online courses.
Audio Engineering Degree Debuts
The New York State Department of Education has recently certified the University’s new undergraduate audio and music engineering major, which is being offered to students for the first time this academic year.
University Tops in Trees for Third Year Running
Tree Campus USA is a national program honoring colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.
Anthropologist Awarded Frederick Douglass Medal
Yolanda T. Moses is a leading scholar on the origins of social inequality, former president of the City College of New York, and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the traveling exhibition “RACE: Are We So Different?”
EVENT: Two Events Open A Season for Nonviolence
From January to April, community members from the Greater Rochester area will learn about and explore nonviolent practices.
EVENT: Diversity Award Recipients Inspire Success
The Teen Health and Success Partnership works with University departments, the Rochester City School District, and a host of community agencies to create University employment opportunities for at-risk, underrepresented minority teens.