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September 18, 2020 | 01:51 pm

Three professors earn honors for teaching excellence

Annual Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognize faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rudi Fasan, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Seidman, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies, tanya bakhmetyeva,
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,
University News
September 1, 2020 | 04:54 pm

University recognized for commitment to diversity and inclusion

National award honors the University’s efforts to weave diversity and inclusion “into the work being done every day” across campus.

The University of Rochester has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

topics: diversity, inclusion, Mercedes Ramírez Fernández, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Sarah Mangelsdorf,
University News
August 28, 2020 | 11:23 am

Jeffrey McCune named Frederick Douglass Institute director

He will bring together people from across academic disciplines to collaborate in the study of the African diaspora and offer programming that promotes African and African American studies at the University.

topics: African American Studies, appointments, Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
August 16, 2020 | 03:26 pm

Rochester scientist David Turnbull receives fusion award

Nonprofit research and educational foundation highlights “demonstrated leadership in applying results to laser facilities.”

topics: David Turnbull, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,
University News
August 16, 2020 | 02:57 pm

Rochester researcher recognized with national award for outstanding vision research

National vision research organization recognizes David Williams for his research, the organization’s third consecutive honoree with University of Rochester ties.

topics: Center for Visual Science, David Williams, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Ophthalmology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
August 5, 2020 | 04:00 pm

Tina Sturgis named University registrar

The appointment includes institution-wide responsibilities to better coordinate the functions of a central Registrar’s Office for the institution.

topics: appointments, registrar, Tina Sturgis,