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University News
May 8, 2018 | 01:10 pm

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.

topics: awards, China, global engagement, Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, Simon Business School,
University of Rochester College Commencement ceremony
University News
May 7, 2018 | 05:23 pm

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.

topics: awards, Class of 2018, commencement, David Primo, Frederick Douglass, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School,
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University News
April 25, 2018 | 02:47 pm

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.

topics: awards, Community Service Award, meliora award, witmer award,
portraits of three faculty members
University News
April 25, 2018 | 12:51 pm

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.

topics: awards, Department of Anthropology, Department of Art and Art History, Department of English, Fulbright scholars, global engagement,
John Osburg
University News
April 25, 2018 | 12:33 pm

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.

topics: awards, China, Department of Anthropology, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences,
Henry Kautz
University News
April 24, 2018 | 11:02 am

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.

topics: announcements, Department of Computer Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Henry Kautz, National Science Foundation,
Kathryn Knowles and Martina Poletti
University News
April 16, 2018 | 04:13 pm

Researchers win Furth Fund awards to support early career scientists

Kathryn Knowles, assistant professor of chemistry, and Martina Poletti, assistant professor of neuroscience, are this year’s recipients of University Furth Fund awards.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Neuroscience, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, URnano,
Andrew Kende
University News
April 16, 2018 | 11:46 am

University remembers Andrew Kende, professor emeritus of chemistry

Kende was a former chair of the Department of Chemistry and a world renowned organic chemist and inventor who specialized in the synthesis of complex molecules, including ones used for anti-cancer treatments.

topics: Department of Chemistry, obituaries, School of Arts and Sciences,