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.
Brian J. Thompson, provost emeritus and professor emeritus of optics, remembered
The community mourns the loss of a longtime University leader and a pioneer in optics and holography.
Edward Thorndike, physicist who found ‘beauty’ in b quarks, remembered
Thorndike made pathbreaking contributions to the study of matter.
Stanley Engerman, at the forefront of modern economic history, remembered
In a Rochester career spanning more than 50 years, the economist developed an international reputation for his work on the economic impact of institutions, most notably through his study of slavery.
Russell Peck: The ‘ideal of what a humanities professor ought to be’
English professor Russell Peck is being remembered as much for his eminent medieval scholarship as his excellence in teaching.
Ronald Jones remembered for landmark work in international economics
The professor emeritus helped establish the University’s PhD program in economics.
James Longenbach ‘made a central and rich place for poetry’ at Rochester
The English professor and acclaimed poet devoted his life’s work to studying, teaching, and writing poetry.
Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor
The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.