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November 25, 2013 | 09:36 pm

Sharing the Turkey Tradition

Some families will host one or two international students, while others, like the Coles, host larger groups.

topics: Rochester Global Connections,
University News
November 20, 2013 | 03:01 pm

‘Thanks a Billion!’

As the Meliora Challenge Campaign pushes past this historic mark, the University joins a group of 29 private U.S. colleges and universities to exceed $1 billion.

topics: board of trustees, capital campaign, featured-post, James Aquavella, Joel Seligman, Meliora Challenge,
University News
November 15, 2013 | 09:40 pm

Grounds for Excellence

The University is honored with the Professional Grounds Management Society’s Honor Award in the 2013 Green Star Awards competition.

topics: grounds, horticulture, Patrick Barry House,
University News
October 31, 2013 | 09:52 pm

Haunting at Rush Rhees Library: A Ghost Story

Pete Nicosia’s ghost haunts Rush Rhees Library. The legend dates back to the building’s construction in the late 1920s.

topics: ghost, Halloween, haunting, Peter Nicosia, Rush Rhees,
University News
October 29, 2013 | 04:37 pm

New Report Highlights UR Start-Ups

New ideas and technologies produced at research universities are essential to U.S. industry and its ability to compete globally.

topics: economic development, entrepreneurship, research funding,
University News
August 3, 2013 | 08:06 pm

University renews Rochester Promise Scholarship Program

ince its launch at the University in 2007, more than 70 City graduates have taken advantage of the program, which guarantees any graduate of City high schools at least $100,000 in sponsored scholarships.

topics: Rochester City School District, Rochester Promise, scholarships,
University News
August 2, 2013 | 05:45 pm

Liders Wins National Research Admin Honor

Gunta Liders will be presented with the Award for Outstanding Achievement this Monday morning at NCURA’s 55th annual meeting, being held in Washington, DC.

topics: grant, Gunta Liders, ORPA,