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January 13, 2017 | 12:38 pm

More than a decade of distinguished MLK speakers

Author Joy DeGruy, who will deliver this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address, is the latest in a long line of exceptional luminaries in the civil rights field to speak at…

topics: events, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address,
Norman Leenhouts
University News
January 9, 2017 | 04:39 pm

University Life Trustee Norman Leenhouts dies at age 81

As an alumnus, advisor, and supporter of the University during the past six decades, Leenhouts helped shape the success of the institution and its programs, particularly the UR Medicine Stroke program.

topics: announcements, board of trustees, obituaries,
Harry Reis
University News
December 30, 2016 | 10:35 am

Harry Reis appointed Dean’s Professor

Harry Reis, a leading researcher in the field of social psychology credited with helping to launch the field of relationship science, was jointly appointed as Dean’s Professor in Arts, Sciences and Engineering effective December 1.

topics: announcements, Department of Psychology, Harry Reis, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
December 29, 2016 | 12:06 pm

Board of Trustees re-elects Cathy Minehan ’68

Cathy E. Minehan ’68, who served as a University of Rochester Board of Trustees member for 20 years before becoming a life trustee in May 2015, has been re-elected by the Board to serve again as a voting trustee.

topics: board of trustees,
Richard Feldman
University News
December 22, 2016 | 02:36 pm

Feldman receives Phi Beta Kappa professorship

Richard Feldman, a noted professor of philosophy who serves as dean of undergraduate academic and cocurricular programs, has been named the Romanell–Phi Beta Kappa Professor in Philosophy for 2017–18.

topics: awards, Phi Beta Kappa, Richard Feldman,
University News
December 22, 2016 | 01:28 pm

2016 video rewind

From viral buzzer beaters to student musicians performing on mountaintops, from 90-million-year-old bird fossils to 150-year-old archival collections coming to life. Rochester cameras captured it all in 2016.

two adults and three children dressed in formal wear
University News
December 21, 2016 | 11:21 am

University hosts Dec. 24 event for local homeless

Champions of Change’s Homeless Holiday Celebration will provide a free hot meal, clothing, haircuts and more to over 100 men and women who live under the Rundel Library in downtown Rochester.

topics: announcements,
two basketball players leap into the air
University News
December 21, 2016 | 09:12 am

2016: The year in pictures

As another calendar year comes to a close, we’re looking back at 2016 through the lens of University photographer J. Adam Fenster. He’s selected his top shots from the past year and offers his insights on what makes Rochester such a special place to photograph.

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