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University News
August 1, 2017 | 12:19 pm

Michael Tanenhaus awarded top cognitive science prize

Tanenhaus is best known for developing the Visual World Paradigm, which uses eye movements to study the mechanisms behind speech and language comprehension.

topics: awards, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
July 14, 2017 | 03:44 pm

Artist Elizabeth Cohen remembered for gifts of observation

Colleagues pay tribute to Elizabeth Cohen, an associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History and director of the University’s Art New York program, who died in May.

topics: Department of Art and Art History, obituaries, School of Arts and Sciences,
graphic with dandelions inside a book says NEW READS
University News
June 26, 2017 | 11:06 am

Six new faculty books for summer reading lists

The hostess of a popular Parisian salon, the role of presidential power, and bullying and aggression among teenage girls are among the topics examined in new books by Rochester faculty. Here’s a selection of recent work.

topics: book authors, Department of Anthropology, Department of Mathematics, Department of Political Science, Department of Psychology, Edward Deci, School of Arts and Sciences, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies,
University News
June 16, 2017 | 02:30 pm

Public Safety Review Board recommends policy amendment

Public Safety leadership requested a review of current policy to consider an amendment allowing supervisors to use their judgement to respond to any campus area when a rapid response is required for life preservation.

topics: announcements, Department of Public Safety, River Campus Libraries,