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.
New website to connect veterans with University jobs
University veterans were recognized for their military service and pinned with a new “Veteran Rocky” lapel pin at an event marking the launch of a new online resource.
University honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
With its more than 1,400 trees of 116 different species, the University has again been named a Tree Campus USA institution for the sixth straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced.
Statement from President Joel Seligman on Constantino’s Market closing at College Town
The University has learned that Constantino’s Market, one of College Town’s original tenants, plans to close effective Feb. 13.
University moves toward all antibiotic-free chicken
In working with Aramark and local suppliers, Dining Services has been able make this large-scale pledge without additional costs to students or customers.
Papers of World War II spy, friend of Mahatma Gandhi now fully available to the public
In her formative years, Joan Bondurant dreamt of a career in music. Instead, she became a spy. Now, in time for what would have been her 97th birthday, the Joan V. Bondurant Papers are fully processed at the River Campus Libraries and are available to scholars across the globe.
Tynelle Stewart named new Education Abroad program director
About one-third of undergraduates at the University of Rochester study abroad, double the national average. Stewart will join the University of Rochester in early January.
Statement on FY16 Omnibus & Tax Extender Package
On December 16, Congress released a $1.15 trillion FY 2016 omnibus spending bill and a $600 billion tax extenders package that it will be voting on in the coming days.
Historic economic development award: just the beginning
A $500 million award from the state represents a historic opportunity for Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, but the important work is just beginning, President and CEO Joel Seligman…
Historic economic development award celebrated
Governor Andrew Cuomo; New York Senator Joseph E. Robach, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren; Wegmans CEO Danny Wegman; University President and CEO Joel Seligman and State Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle celebrate the awarding of $500 million in funding from the governor’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative last week during an event at the Rochester Convention Center. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)