Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning names new executive director
Rachel Remmel will also serve as assistant dean, promoting quality teaching and learning through a range of CETL programs for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Rochester implements restorative practices
In this episode of the Quadcast podcast, experts and scholars in the field of restorative practices talk about their work and what they hope to accomplish through an ongoing initiative at the University of Rochester.
Four easy steps to take for National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month when everyone is encouraged to take some simple steps to prepare themselves for an emergency or crisis.
Gregory Bauer appointed Rajesh Wadhawan Professor
Gregory Bauer, a clinical professor of finance and the associate dean of Simon Business School’s full-time MBA and MS programs, has been appointed as the Rajesh Wadhawan Professor.
Supriya Mohile appointed Philip and Marilyn Wehrheim Professor
Supriya Mohile, a professor of medicine and director of geriatric oncology, has been jointly appointed as the Philip and Marilyn Wehrheim Professor.
Sudarshan Jayaraman appointed Wesray Professor of Business Administration
Sudarshan Jayaraman, a professor of business administration and expert in the field of corporate governance, has been appointed as the Wesray Professor of Business Administration.
Erika Augustine appointed Robert J. Joynt Professor
Erika Augustine, an associate professor of neurology specializing in the care of children with movement disorders, has been jointly appointed as the Robert J. Joynt Professor in Neurology.
Professor recognized for transforming understanding of human language
The Cognitive Sciences Society has presented longtime professor of brain and cognitive sciences Michael K. Tanenhaus with the David E. Rumelhart Prize, recognizing a “significant contribution to the theoretical foundations of human cognition.”
First chief data officer: Better data = better decisions
Trained as an economist with 20 years of experience at the Federal Reserve, Sandra (San) Cannon’s job is to help the University make better use of the data generated by hundreds of offices and departments.
Record-breaking year for faculty CAREER awards
Eight University of Rochester researchers are among the latest recipients of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious recognition for junior faculty members—the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award—the largest number of CAREER awards in one year for the University.