Meet the dean: Jeffrey Runner begins tenure as dean of the College
Linguistics professor Jeffrey Runner begins his tenure as dean of the College, describing his academic and personal background and how that relates to his goals for the College’s future.
‘He set the course of my life’: Remembering biologist William Muchmore
Colleagues and former students remember the long-time biology professor and one of the world’s leading authorities on pseudoscorpions. Muchmore discovered and named more than 290 new species of the small arachnids in his 40-year career.
UR Medicine partners receive $21.8M in state health care transformation grants
Four regional hospitals—Strong Memorial, Jones Memorial, Noyes Memorial, and St. James Mercy Hospital—will receive a total of $21.8 million in state grants to improve services and facilities for patients, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced.
Artist Elizabeth Cohen remembered for gifts of observation
Colleagues pay tribute to Elizabeth Cohen, an associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History and director of the University’s Art New York program, who died in May.
LaRon Nelson selected as AAN fellow
Nelson, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, has been selected for induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. He is among a group that will be honored in Washington, DC, this October.
Rajesh Wadhawan Professorship supports research in development economics
The gift to the University’s Simon Business School reflects the late Rajesh Wadhawan’s personal interest in empowering societies through fair access to credit.
Bruce Bashwiner named senior associate vice president for Facilities and Services
Associate vice president for Facilities and Services since 2014, Bashwiner has been named senior associate vice president, effective July 1.
Six new faculty books for summer reading lists
The hostess of a popular Parisian salon, the role of presidential power, and bullying and aggression among teenage girls are among the topics examined in new books by Rochester faculty. Here’s a selection of recent work.
Scott Carney ‘absolutely honored’ to direct Institute of Optics
The Rochester alumnus will build on the institute’s outstanding reputation as nation’s oldest school of optics, as he takes up his new position on July 1.
Michael Stefiuk appointed director of music activities at Eastman
An experienced leader in the orchestral field, Stefiuk will provide artistic and programming direction for Eastman concerts series and manage operations of the school’s performance venues.