University alumnus wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’
Historian Derek Peterson ’93 has been awarded one of this year’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowships—commonly known as the “genius grant”—for his work in reshaping the understanding of African colonialism and nationalism.
Message from the Board of Trustees Special Committee
Further statement from the Trustee Special Committee on scope and process of the independent investigation and announcing the additions of faculty member and graduate student to the Committee.
Rochester graduate Richard Thaler receives Nobel Prize
Richard Thaler, who earned his graduate degrees at the University of Rochester, has received the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to behavioral economics.
Mary Ann Mavrinac new president of the Association of Research Libraries
The University’s vice provost and Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of University Libraries has started her term as the new president national association representing 125 leading research libraries in the United States and Canada.
Robert McCrory Retires from LLE: ‘End of an Era’
Professor Robert L. McCrory, a physicist and scientific leader who has shepherded the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics to international prominence during the past 35 years, will retire from the directorship on October 1.
Message from the Special Committee of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees
Today, the Special Committee overseeing the independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation at the University of Rochester announced a series of measures intended to confirm the rigor, fairness and transparency of the investigative process.
Strategic planning update from Provost Rob Clark
The University is launching the web portal detailing the 2018–2025 strategic planning process, describing the working groups that will address the plan’s broader goals, and encouraging input and ideas from the University community.
Gift from Alan ’66 and Jane Batkin establishes professorship in Jewish studies
In recognition of her scholarship and teaching acumen, Nora Rubel has been named the inaugural holder of the Jane and Alan Batkin Endowed Professorship in Jewish Studies.
Message from the University of Rochester Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Special Committee to oversee an independent, comprehensive investigation into all matters involving the EEOC Complaint.
Alumni gift strengthens athletics and data science
In recognition of a gift from University trustee Stephen Biggar ’92 and his wife, Elisabeth Asaro-Biggar ’92—both former varsity soccer players— the entryway to Genesee Hall and the Boehning Varsity House will be named the Big “R” Atrium.