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Beatrice Howard: The first African American woman to graduate from Rochester
Beatrice Amaza Howard earned two degrees at the University of Rochester before beginning a career as a public school teacher.
Who was the first woman to graduate from Rochester?
Ella Salome Wilcoxen, Class of 1901, was in her mid-30s when she applied, and a special faculty committee had to be formed to approve her request. She went on to become a teacher.
Ten appointed to named professorships
Rochester faculty have been appointed to named professorships in recognition of their leadership as reseearchers and teachers.
Two honored with Presidential Diversity Awards
Kit Miller, director of the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, and Caroline Nestro ’18W (PhD), a senior associate in the Department of Psychiatry, are the recipients of the 2020 Presidential Diversity Award.
World view: Photo contest highlights education abroad
From places to culture to the most epic selfie, University of Rochester students who traveled abroad during the 2018–19 academic year—and international students who studied at Rochester—submitted their best photos for the annual Education Abroad Photo Contest.
Community celebrates the spirit of Meliora
The inauguration of President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf set the celebratory tone of the University of Rochester’s 19th annual Meliora Weekend. In addition to the inauguration ceremony and related events, Meliora Weekend events across all campuses showcased the exceptional talent within the University community and included unforgettable headliners, unique speakers, interactive workshops, engaging lectures, student performances, and more.
Students’ Association leaders offer advice for new academic year
The president and vice president of the Students’ Association on the River Campus and at the Eastman School of Music welcome students for the 2019–20 academic year.
Five appointed to named professorships
Several members of the University faculty were recently appointed to named or endowed professorships by the Board of Trustees.
‘Dear Mom and Dad’
Members of the graduating class honor their parents and families with messages of thanks.
Dear Class of 2019: A message from the senior class council
“We are so honored to have served on Class Council and be influenced by the diverse perspectives, personalities, and interests of our class.”