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Meliora 2021 written in red, white, and blue alongside the words "Rewind. Reunite. Revive." and the date.
University News
July 12, 2021 | 10:00 am

Meliora 2021—a new spin on a popular fall weekend

The October 1–2 weekend marks milestone reunions, celebrates the Class of 2020, and welcomes families to visit campus. Special guests include Geena Davis as the commencement speaker and Margaret Cho as the featured performer.

topics: announcements, Class of 2020, commencement, featured-post,
Richard Waugh.
University News
June 28, 2021 | 05:53 pm

Accomplished University administrator heads back to the lab

Richard Waugh returns to his research lab full time on July 1 after serving in multiple leadership positions, including most recently as vice provost for research.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Richard Waugh,
Headshots of Thomas Brown and Sina Ghaemmaghami.
University News
June 17, 2021 | 09:15 am

Outstanding educators continued to shine during pandemic

Thomas Brown and Sina Ghaemmaghami are the latest recipients of the University’s Mercer Brugler Distinguished Teaching Professorships.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Department of Biology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences, Sina Ghaemmaghami, Thomas Brown,
Detailed crop of the Meliora shield made of metalwork.
University News
June 11, 2021 | 12:25 pm

Provost appointments aim to strengthen University roles

Undergraduate education, information technology, and data governance are getting organizational enhancements and new leaders going into the 2021–22 academic year.

topics: appointments, Jeffrey Runner, Julie Myers, provost, Richard Waugh, Sandhya Dwarkadas, Sandra Cannon,
Jeff Runner wears a suit and tie outdoors on the Eastman Quadrangle.
University News
June 11, 2021 | 11:06 am

Jeffrey Runner reappointed as dean of the College

Since taking over as dean in 2017, Runner has focused on fostering an environment of belonging in which all students can become innovative and adaptive lifelong learners.

topics: appointments, Arts Sciences and Engineering, College, Jeffrey Runner,