Outstanding dissertations honored with PhD student awards
Each year Arts, Sciences & Engineering and the School of Medicine and Dentistry recognize outstanding research and dissertations by PhD students.
Board elects two members, honors life trustees
University President Richard Feldman said, “Joe Abrams and Liz Bruno are already engaged with important efforts at the University, and I look forward to working more closely with them in the future.”
Headliners for Meliora Weekend 2018 announced
Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist, speaker, and author, will be the keynote speaker for the University of Rochester’s 18th Meliora Weekend, which runs October 4–7, 2018. Registration begins at noon on Wednesday, July 25.
Award highlights University’s career links in China
The University was selected as the “Most Proactive University Career Services Team” by the Global University China Career Union (GUCCU) and Lockin China. This award recognizes active cooperation with Chinese enterprises through strong job-seeking initiatives.
Honorary degrees, Commencement awards announced
Awards for outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators and humanitarians will be presented at the 168th Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 19, and 20, and at the Simon Business School ceremony on June 10.
Awards recognize outstanding staff contributions
Each spring the University celebrates the outstanding staff members who have demonstrated significant and longstanding contributions to the University with the Witmer Awards, Meliora Awards, and Community Service Awards.
Three faculty members named 2018–19 Fulbright Scholars
Two University of Rochester faculty members will be in India next fall, and a third will be in London after receiving Fulbright Scholar awards.
John Osburg to receive a Carnegie Fellowship
The associate professor of anthropology is one of 31 scholars in the humanities or social sciences to be awarded the prestigious honor, which will support his research exploring the revival of religion in China.
Arbor Day Foundation crowns University as a Tree Campus
The arboretum and grounds include more than 1,400 trees of 117 different species. David Nelson, manager of Horticulture & Grounds, shares the ins and outs of caring for the University’s urban forest.
Henry Kautz to direct intelligent systems division for NSF
In his three-year term at the National Science Foundation, Kautz will direct the agency’s support for research in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and data science.