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A campus transformed

October 5, 2016

Shown here in red are new buildings and some major facilities projects undertaken since 2005. The Meliora Challenge campaign raised more than $129 million for new and improved facilities and…

Beth Jörgensen

‘When I started first grade, I didn’t know how to read, but many of my classmates did. I believed reading was a gift that you either have or don’t have, and I didn’t have that gift.’

October 3, 2016

Beth Jörgensen, professor of Spanish, is among one of the 2016 recipients of the Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Bradley Nilsson

‘If someone told me my freshman year that I’d become a chemistry professor, I’d have thought they were crazy.’

October 3, 2016

Bradley Nilsson, associate professor of chemistry, is among one of the 2016 recipients of the Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Amy Lerner

‘My dad was an engineer, but no one could convince me that engineering was what I should do.’

October 3, 2016

Amy Lerner, associate professor of biomedical engineering is among one of the 2016 recipients of the Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Town Hall meetings welcome input from University community

September 8, 2016

The University of Rochester is dedicated to creating a campus environment that is safe, respectful and welcoming to all. A key part of this commitment is hearing from students, faculty…

no smoking sign

All University campuses to become tobacco-free starting next July

August 29, 2016

All of the University’s campuses and locations will become tobacco-free both inside and outside campus buildings. A new policy will reflect this change, which applies to River Campus, the Eastman School of Music, and all other University properties, including the Medical Center.

Professorships established during The Meliora Challenge

Here is a listing of Rochester’s professorships established during The Meliora Challenge, between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2016. Edward J. and Agnes V. Ackley Executive Professorship in Entrepreneurship…

David Yule appointed Louis C. Lasagna Professor

For the past 15 years, Yule has studied calcium’s role in disorders in which calcium signaling and secretions are disrupted.

Steven Goldman reappointed as codirector of Center for Translational Neuromedicine, Dean Zutes Chair

His lab focuses on the use of stem and progenitor cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's Disease and glial diseases such as the pediatric leukodystrophies and multiple sclerosis.

Robert Novy-Marx appointed Zekelman Distinguished Professor

Novy-Marx’s research focuses primarily on asset pricing, both theoretical and empirical, though he also works in industrial organization, public finance, and real estate.

Aram Hezel appointed the John and Ethel Heselden Professor

Hezel’s clinical focus is on treating patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers including those of the pancreas and liver.

The main thing to do this weekend: celebrate commencement

Jeanette Colby, the University Events Calendar editor, offers one thing to do this weekend in honor of Commencement Weekend activities. The ‘5 things to do this weekend’ feature will take a break over the summer and will return in September.