
Has the World Health Organization measured up?
In a new history, Rochester professor emeritus Theodore Brown looks at how well the organization, founded in the aftermath of World War II, has met its lofty mission of ensuring the “highest possible level of health” by all peoples.

Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead
Four seniors share their aspirations for the future and some favorite memories as members of the Class of 2019 in this episode of the Quadcast podcast.
Quadcast transcript: Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead
The complete transcript for the May 6, 2019 episode of the University of Rochester Quadcast podcast.

Stewart Weaver named Carnegie Fellow to support climate history study in Himalayas
Professor of history Stewart Weaver has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow to continue work to preserve the rich culture and history of the Ladakh mountain region and its people.

Rochester can become US growth engine, says MIT economist
In his latest book, Jon Gruber puts Rochester at the top of the list of 102 cities poised to become next generation tech hubs. The MIT economist will host a panel discussion on Rochester’s potential to jump-start America.

Why do new college students need alone time?
Spending time alone isn’t necessarily bad, especially for first-year college students. A new study shows that having a positive motivation for seeking solitude can be a predictor for successful adjustment to college life.

Colleagues remember history professor emeritus Dean A. Miller
Friends and colleagues are remembering Dean A. Miller, a professor emeritus of history with a secondary appointment in religion and classics, for his 30-year career at Rochester, and for his scholarship, character, and generosity.

Susan B. Anthony Center calls for ‘extra 80’ to mark Equal Pay Day
The University’s Susan B. Anthony Center has organized an initiative to mark Equal Pay Day, a national effort to promote pay equity for women of all backgrounds, and people of all races.

Celebrating 60 years of ‘Seward’s Folly’
The Alaskan flag, with its simple Big Dipper and North star design, was the winning entry submitted by a 13-year-old Aleut boy, John Bell Benson, for a competition by the Alaska Department of the American Legion. Chosen in 1927, this particular example is now part of the University’s William Henry Seward Papers.

How to fail properly and often
Julia Maddox, director of the University’s Barbara J. Burger iZone in Rush Rhees Library, talks about creating a safe space for students to try things, and fail, while reducing the pressure to have to succeed all the time.