
‘Lewis Henry Morgan at 200’ reintroduces a landmark scholar
A new digital project and exhibitions on and off campus mark the bicentennial year of one of the founders of social and cultural anthropology.

Stock market ups and downs: A long view is in order
How concerned should the investing public be about recent downturns in the stock market? While daily fluctuations make for interesting news stories, Simon Business School professor Bill Schwert advises investors to “take a long view.”

Drama and history mark the 2018 Polish Film Festival
Now in its 21st year, the Polish Film Festival features nine films that tackle universal themes of human struggle, triumph, and love.

Economics department benefits international students by gaining STEM classification
With a STEM-classified degree, economics students who are in the US on F-1 visas are eligible to work three years in the US and gain valuable experience in the workplace.

Film festival commemorates 100 years of Polish independence
The movies were selected by the Polish Filmmakers Association, which has been presenting the series on four continents throughout the year.

Former economics professor Paul Romer receives Nobel Prize
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.

Economists celebrate Mark Bils and his innovative approach to macroeconomics
Economists from four continents gathered at the University of Rochester in to honor Bils, the Hazel Fyfe Professor in Economics, for his 30-year career at Rochester and to discuss recent changes in the US economy.

Kristin Doughty appointed director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute
Kristin Doughty, associate professor of anthropology, has been named director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.

Economics conference to honor Mark Bils, explore changes in the US economy
At a weekend conference “Dynamics of the US Economy: Challenges Ahead,” economists from four continents will gather at the University to honor the 30-year career of Mark Bils, the Hazel Fyfe Professor in Economics.
Quadcast transcript: Creating a ‘citizen economist’
The complete transcript for the September 12, 2018 episode of the University of Rochester Quadcast podcast.