University of Rochester
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Awards & Honors
School of Medicine & Dentistry Commencement
The Hutchison Medal
- Eric J. Topol '79M (MD), Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute
Doctoral Degree Commencement
The William H. Riker University Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
- Philippe Fauchet, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Professor of Optics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Materials Science; Senior Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics
The University Dean's Award for Meritorious Service in Ph.D. Defenses
- William Bernhard, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Rosemary Kegl, Associate Professor of English
- Jean Pedersen, Associate Professor of Humanities
- Michael Scott, Professor of Computer Science
The College Commencement
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science
- Esther M. Conwell '45 (MS), Research Professor, Departments of Chemistry and Physics
- Jay T. Last '51, Entrepreneur; Art Press Publisher; Former Vice President, Teledyne
The Eastman Medal
- John H. Bruning, Former President and CEO, Corning Tropel Corporation
- Ursula M. Burns, Chairman and CEO, Xerox Corporation
The G. Graydon Curtis and Jane W. Curtis Award for Nontenured Faculty Teaching
- Eleana Kim, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
The Eastman School of Music Commencement
The Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- Jonathan Baldo, Associate Professor of English, Humanities Department, Eastman School of Music
Please feel free to contact the Commencement Office by phone at (585) 275-4111 or click here to send an e-mail.