University News
University of Rochester again named a top Fulbright producer
Nine Rochester students and two alumni were offered grants in the national competition that draws thousands of applicants each year.
University commits to $15 minimum wage by 2022 as part of RMAPI efforts
As the region’s largest employer and a member of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, the University is announcing its commitment to set its minimum wage at $15 per hour by December 2022.
Lynne Maquat awarded 2021 Wolf Prize in Medicine
Maquat, the founding director of the University’s Center for RNA Biology, was selected for “fundamental discoveries in RNA biology that have the potential to better human lives.”
Presidential historian, author Michael Beschloss to speak to University community
The author and noted observer of American political leadership will discuss what makes a great US president as part of the University’s Difficult Conversations series.
Susana Marcos to lead Center for Visual Science
Internationally recognized pioneer in vision science and its applications is named the next director of one of the University’s most highly regarded research centers.
University libraries’ Mavrinac era coming to a close
Nationally recognized as a leader among research libraries, Mary Ann Mavrinac transformed River Campus resources and spaces.
Medical Center to launch new brain aging research center
The NIH-funded Network for Emotional Well-Being (NEW) and Brain Aging will support research into the relationship between emotional well-being and dementia-related diseases.
School of Nursing renames research support office in memory of Harriet Kitzman
Kitzman, who passed away in March 2020, served the School of Nursing in many roles over a 45-year period, but she was most associated with its research mission.
Named positions celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty
The University’s Board of Trustees recently appointed eleven faculty members to named professorships in honor of their work as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Simon School earns top rank for diverse MBA program
Simon is No. 1 for MBA diversity among top 50 business schools, according to US News & World Report.