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Hilfiker Enriches Humanities with Leadership Support

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Longtime Trustee Alan Hilfiker ’60 was the first in his family to attend college. With the help of a generous scholarship, he enjoyed a positive and enriching experience at the ...

Producing Unprecedented Perspectives

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jannick Rolland, Ph.D. Jannick Rolland, the Brian J. Thompson Professor in Optical Engineering, sees a more convenient way to detect skin cancer. It looks something like this: ...

Scholarship Donors and Students Celebrate at University-Wide Dinner

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For the fourth year in a row, donors of endowed scholarships and the students they support gathered at the University of Rochester’s Celebration of Scholarships dinner. Approxim...

Keeping Dreams Within Reach

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Diana Pratt ’13 Cell and developmental biology major and Wisch Scholar Astronaut, professional athlete, and movie star are still on the short li...

Benets Endow Professorship in Finance

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Longtime supporter of the William E. Simon School of Business Jay S. Benet ’76S (MBA) has remained actively involved at his alma mater as a member of the Simon School’s Nati...

Regional Campaign for New England Begins in Boston

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

More than 250 members of the University community gathered on January 15 in the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to celebrate the Universit...

Lambert and Schleifer Endow Directorship for River Campus Libraries

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Rush Rhees Library provided Joseph Lambert ’59 and Harold Schleifer with a wealth of fond memories and inspiration, which contributed to the creation of a newly endowed position ...

LeChase Hall to Feature Wentworth Atrium

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Robin and Timothy Wentworth, one of the most striking features of Raymond F. LeChase Hall now has a name. Wentworth Atrium, which will unify the three top floors of the Marg...

Burger Commits to Broad Student Support

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coming from an undergraduate background that included playing field hockey and running track and field, Barbara J. Burger ’83 has a deep appreciation for the faculty support and ...

Gosnells Give Naming Gift to Children's Hospital NICU

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Family also supports two endowed professorships at University of Rochester Medical Center Georgia Gosnell and her late husband, Thomas, have a long history of giving in the Rochester ...

Ronald Rettner Stimulates Innovation and Collaborative Learning

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Artist’s rendering of the new Ronald Rettner Hall for Media Arts and Innovation by Boston-based architectural firm Goody ClancyUniversity Trustee and philanthropist Ronald Rettne...

The Meliora Challenge Goes National

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

President Joel Seligman addresses the audience at the San Francisco Bay regional campaign launch.On June 5, in San Francisco, the University launched the first in a series of regional ...

Hospital Design Puts Children and Families First

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New detailed plans for tower adds more family, play spaces At first glance, it is apparent that the new Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center...

Ani and Mark Gabrellian Endow Professorship and Support Research

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Meliora Challenge seeks not only to create an improved University and strengthen our region, but also to serve our nation and the world. Ani Gabrellian ’84 and Mark Gabrelli...

Couple Devoted to Children's Hospital Establish Professorship

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Position named in honor of Dr. Elizabeth R. McAnarney, professor and chair emerita Roger and Carolyn Friedlander’s names may be found at locations throughout the University of Ro...

University of Rochester Receives $1 Million Gift to Create Ferrari Humanities Symposia

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

University of Rochester Alumnus and Trustee Bernard T. Ferrari, M.D., and his wife, Linda Gaddis Ferrari, have made a $1 million gift to Arts, Sciences and Engineering to endow a yearly...

Nathaniel and Helen Wisch Endow Professorship in Biology

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

John Werren, Professor of Biology, Named First Recipient University of Rochester alumnus and Trustee Dr. Nathaniel "Nat" Wisch '55 and his wife, Helen, have established a professorship...

Simon School Receives Susanna and Evans Y. Lam Professorship

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

“The School enabled me to fulfill the American dream. Giving back is part of this dream and what makes America great,” said alumnus, Evans Y. Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA)...

Willetts Support Simon School Scholarships, English, and Theatre

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Longtime benefactors of the Simon School and the University, Joseph T. ’75S (MBA) and Janice M. ’78S (MBA) Willett have pledged $3.5 million, which equals their previous gif...

Children's Hospital Supporter J. Michael Smith Gives $1.3 Million

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

J. Michael Smith and his wife Alice have always had a passion for giving back. Smith serves as co-chair of the fundraising campaign for Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of...