NAACP president to deliver MLK Address
The youngest president in the NAACP’s history, Benjamin Jealous’ address will draw on the tradition of leadership.
Alumnus gift to expand, improve athletic facilities
The Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex will encompass and improve Fauver Stadium, the baseball field area, the Lyman Outdoor Tennis Center, and the north field practice area.
White House report highlights efforts to enhance access
Rochester was one of nearly 150 colleges and universities whose initiatives to enroll low-income, first-generation, and minority students were highlighted in a daylong forum.
Statement from President Seligman on LLE funding
The FY2014 Appropriations Bill includes $64 million for the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE).
Public Safety to conduct drill Jan. 9
The drill will simulate an emergency situation on campus, so members of the University community may see police and safety officers actively responding.
Professor emeritus of economics passes
Stanley Engerman, the John Munro Professor of Economics at the University, remembers Walter Oi as an “incredible person” who advanced the field of economics under personal handicaps.
University Commitment to Vets Lauded
The University of Rochester was named a Top Military-Friendly University in Military Advanced Education’s 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.
NAACP President To Deliver MLK Address
Benjamin Jealous, the youngest president in the history of the NAACP, will deliver the 2014 MLK Commemorative Address on Friday, Jan. 24.
Seligman, Wegman React to Finger Lakes Economic Funding
Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced $59.8 million in economic development support for the nine-county Finger Lakes region.
Ebinger Named Geophysical Fellow
The American Geophysical Union is honoring Ebinger for her “fundamental work on the evolution of continental rifts toward seafloor spreading in East Africa and Afar.”