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two researchers in lab
University News
July 10, 2019 | 02:16 pm

Qiang Lin receives nation’s top honor for early-career investigators

Qiang Lin, an expert in integrated quantum photonics and nonlinear nanophotonics at the University of Rochester, is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

topics: awards, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, photonics, Qiang Lin, quantum science, research funding, URnano,
David Williams in a classroom.
University News
July 8, 2019 | 04:02 pm

David Williams steps down as AS&E dean for research

Dean for research in Arts, Sciences & Engineering since 2011, Williams stepped down on July 1 to return full time to his research.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Center for Visual Science, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research,
technician holds a device in front of the eyes of a young child, who looks through the device
University News
July 8, 2019 | 01:00 pm

Startups with University ties win big at Luminate competition

Ovitz and VPG Medical took home first and second prize in this year’s Luminate competition, the world’s largest startup accelerator program for optics, photonics, and imaging technologies.

topics: economic development, Institute of Optics, photonics,
group of students hiking in the forest
University News
May 23, 2019 | 01:12 pm

University again receives high sustainability rating

The University of Rochester has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

topics: awards, sustainability,
announcement graphic reads MELIORA WEEKEND, OCTOBER 3-6, 2019
University News
May 22, 2019 | 04:58 pm

Meliora Weekend 2019 headliners announced

Author Ann Patchett, musician Jon Batiste, and comedian Vanessa Bayer are among the headliners of this year’s Meliora Weekend, which will also celebrate the inauguration of the University’s 11th president, Sarah Mangelsdorf.

topics: announcements, Meliora Weekend,
portrait of Gloria Culver
University News
May 22, 2019 | 08:16 am

Gloria Culver reappointed Dean of School of Arts & Sciences

Serving as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences since 2015, Gloria Culver has been reappointed to a new five-year term. The Board of Trustees approved Culver’s deanship renewal at its May meeting.

topics: announcements, Gloria Culver, School of Arts and Sciences,