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illustration of Paul Romer

The former assistant professor of economics at the University of Rochester is currently a professor at New York University, and was recognized by the Nobel Committee for his work on the economics of technological change.

The former assistant professor at the University of Rochester was recognized by the Nobel Committee for his work on the economics of technological change.
topics: awards, Department of Economics, Nobel Prize, School of Arts and Sciences,
Kareem Adbul Jabbar giving a speech
University News
October 7, 2018

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak at River Campus

The basketball icon, activist, author, and ambassador, will give the first lecture in a series on “Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change,” presented by Donald Hall, the University’s Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

The basketball icon, activist, author, and ambassador, will give the first lecture in a series on "Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change."
topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, diversity, Donald Hall, events,
shadow of meliora letters with rush rhees library tower in the background
In Photos
October 6, 2018

A celebration of Meliora

University alumni, community members, and friends celebrated the annual Meliora Weekend traditions of reunions, thought-provoking conversations, performances, and family fun.

topics: alumni, Meliora Weekend,
Association of American Universities

This spring, the University will ask all students to participate in a national climate survey on sexual assault and misconduct, joining 33 national universities in the largest survey of its kind. Students’ responses and input are anonymous.

This spring, the University will ask all students to participate in a national climate survey on sexual assault and misconduct.

David Greenbaum ’73 and his wife, Laureine, of New York City, have pledged $2.5 million toward the construction of a new 6,500-square-foot building on the University of Rochester’s River Campus to be named the Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life.

topics: announcements, gift,
two archival photos of Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland

University of Rochester doctoral graduate Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD) and former optics faculty member Gérard Mourou shared the Nobel Prize in Physics today for work they undertook at the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Their breakthrough paved the way for the creating very short and very intense laser pulses now used in a variety of applications, from LASIK eye surgery to the manufacturing of materials used in cell phones.

Donna Strickland '89 (PhD) and Gérard Mourou shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for work they undertook at the University's Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Michael Campbell, Nobel Prize,
side-by-side portraits of Jacqueline Tran and Cherish Blackman
Campus & Community
October 1, 2018

Two graduates earn Chinese Government Scholarships

Cherish Blackman ’18, a Rochester native, and Jacqueline Tran ’18, of Brooklyn, will study Chinese language and culture after receiving full scholarships from the Chinese government.

Cherish Blackman ’18 and Jacqueline Tran ’18 will study Chinese language and culture after receiving full scholarships from the Chinese government.
topics: China, Class of 2018, global engagement, scholarships,