Following a national search, the Warner School of Education & Human Development has appointed Erin Anderson as the new William and Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success and associate professor in educational leadership, effective August 15.

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. While most are minor and can be detected early, knowing what’s normal—and what needs evaluation—can help parents act quickly if something doesn’t seem right. Experts from Golisano Children’s Hospital offer guidance on what to look for.

From better snow-shoveling techniques to the truth about UV rays this time of year, UR Medicine’s experts share some lesser-known winter wellness tips to get you safely to spring.

The Teaching Center is hosting a poster session for the 14 instructor-student teams who partnered in summer 2025 on course development projects implemented during the 2025–26 academic year. Learn how these projects improved teaching and learning, especially if you are an instructor considering applying for a summer 2026 Student Course Development Project grant. Attend on Friday, February 6, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Rettner Atrium.

The online employee tuition waiver application for courses taken at the University is now available in myURHR Workday. To complete the application, log on using your Active Directory, click on “Benefits and Pay” on the homepage under Apps, and click on “Employee Tuition Waiver Application” under Suggested Links. All applications must be submitted within 30 days of the start of your course.

The annual University Student Life Awards, also known as The Rockys, recognize undergraduate students and student organizations that have significantly and positively impacted URochester and surrounding communities through service to others, investment of talent and time, and pursuit of excellence. Nominations are due by Sunday, February 1, at 11:55 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students.

The next public health grand rounds session will provide an overview of cognition across the menopausal transition and the effects of hormone therapy on cognition and dementia risk. Register to attend on Friday, February 6, from noon to 1 p.m.

The University’s Sports & Spine Rehabilitation program, in collaboration with Fitness Science and Orthopaedics, will be hosting an endurance athlete workshop for runners and triathletes, open to all members of the community. This educational series is designed specifically for master’s athletes who want to stay active, healthy, and performing at a high level. Learn more and register here.

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute supports a local registry of individuals who are interested in volunteering for health research. Anyone, including faculty and staff, can join this registry. If you join, URochester researchers may contact you to take part in a research study. You can decide at that time whether or not you want to participate. Get started here.

Join the Georgen Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence today, January 30, at 11 a.m., for a virtual panel with recent URochester alumni to discuss their career paths and kick off the spring semester.

URochester undergraduate and graduate students can join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center for a Gay-lentine’s Day Party on Tuesday, February 10, between 4 and 8 p.m.