Paralympian brings lessons of resilience
Legendary skier Chris Waddell, the most decorated paralympian in history—with 13 Paralympic Games medals in sit-skiing and wheelchair track racing—will speak at River Campus on Monday, March 21.
Sam Borst-Smith wins State Farm “Assist Of The Year” competition
Sam Borst-Smith’s intentionally missed free throw and assist along with the shot made by teammate Mack Montague at the end of UR’s February 7th overtime victory over the University of Chicago earned Borst-Smith the title.
EcoReps help launch grant-funded plastic bag recycling campaign
Rochester is one of four New York colleges and universities to receive a grant to fund innovative environmental projects as part of the College Council Grant Program.
March Madness and the ‘Princes of the Palestra’
As the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament begins today, take a look back to the Yellowjackets’ 1990 Division III national championship and see where some of the players are today.
Urban League president to students: ‘Activism is a mindset’
Before delivering the University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address, Marc Morial took some time to speak with students at the Douglass Leadership House about activism, race, and the keys to leading a successful life.
Students organize national summit to unite black college leaders
Student organizers of the first Joint Collegiate Black Student Summit hope to create a national forum and network for developing solutions to problems facing the black community on college campuses.
University launches anti-racism campaign at basketball doubleheader
“We’re Better Than THAT,” the University’s new anti-racism awareness campaign, will officially kick off at the basketball doubleheader on Saturday with free t-shirts, stickers, and pins.
Students gather in response to Yik Yak decision
Students assembled in front of Rush Rhees Library just before noon after staging a walkout to protest University President Joel Seligman’s decision to not ban the social media app Yik Yak.
Comedian, Office co-star B.J. Novak to perform at Winterfest
Comedian B.J. Novak, best known for his role on The Office where he also served as a writer and producer, headlines Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Digital media team reaches round of 32 in Student Startup Madness tournament
A company run by four seniors has reached the final 32 of Student Startup Madness, a national collegiate competition for digital media startups. More than 100 teams applied.
The company is called “thinc.” and features a website that displays the front pages of college newspapers across the country.