Ruth Lawrence, pioneering pediatrician and breastfeeding advocate, dies at 101
Her seven-decade career at the University of Rochester reshaped how clinicians support mothers and infants.
Daniel Beaumont, an expert on Arabian medieval literature and language, remembered
From medieval Arabic texts to Delta blues, Beaumont left students with lessons that shaped both intellect and identity.
Charles Plosser, former Simon School dean and Philadelphia Fed president, remembered
Plosser’s influential work on real business cycles reshaped modern macroeconomic thought.
Kat Sirico remembered for their creative vision and devotion to dance
Their enduring care for artists, students, and the creative process left a lasting impact on the dance community.
Pioneering physicist and optical scientist Joseph Eberly remembered
His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.
William Hauser, professor emeritus of history, remembered
Hauser was devoted to teaching Japanese and East Asian history over a career of nearly four decades.
Loretta Ford, former School of Nursing dean who transformed the profession, dies at 104
Ford cofounded the nurse practitioner model and developed a holistic approach to nursing education, research and clinical practice.
Michael Jensen ‘transformed the way we perceive and practice economics’
His pioneering research on organizational theory, started at Rochester, has left an enduring mark on the academic and business worlds.
Morris Eaves, English professor who breathed new life into William Blake scholarship, remembered
The scholar made the British poet and “multimedia artist” accessible to a wide audience.
Ezra Tawil, English professor of substance and style, remembered
The scholar of American literature had a special talent for connecting with colleagues and students alike.