University News

Over 50 students from the Rochester City School District will attend a "Your Vision, Your Future" conference at URMC, as part of the University's Teen Health and Success Partnership program.

President Joel Seligman joined 165 other university presidents and chancellors in calling on leaders in Washington to close what they call the "innovation deficit."

Building Healthy Children is an innovative community collaboration addressing the needs of low-income, high-risk young mothers and their children.

Rabbi Michael Silbert is no stranger to the Hillel foundation, having served in a development role at the Boston University Hillel and most recently as executive director of the Vancouver Hillel Foundation.

The City of Rochester and University will host the Rochester Employment Training and Career Fair on Aug. 22 and 23 to bolster employment for city residents and promote professional opportunities for minority job seekers.

The Fenno Prize is awarded annually for the best book in legislative studies, in this case, Lynda Powell'ls The Influence of Campaign Contributions in State Legislatures

Around 30 performing groups comprising students and faculty from the College, the Medical Center, and the Eastman School of Music will perform at venues throughout the city.

Deborah Rosen, director, child and family services of Monroe County, will join Maggie Brooks on the tour of the research institute. Monroe County is a major funder of outreach services provided by Center.

The University is seeking proposals for a permanent outdoor art installation for the northern gateway to its River Campus, to follow the theme of "Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better."

Toth has helped Mt. Hope Family Center achieve national recognition in the treatment of childhood trauma, maternal depression, and attachment disorders.

The Blavatnik Awards acknowledge the excellence of noteworthy scientists age 42 or younger who work in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.

Rochester's communications staff was awarded for their promotion of the research, innovations, services, and initiatives that take place on the River Campus and at the Medical Center.