By
May 28, 2020

Steven Merriam, a technician for the School of Medicine and Dentistry, died May 19. To pay respects, University flags will be lowered Tuesday, August 4. 

Merriam worked in the vivarium, a service department that provides routine care services for laboratory animals, such as housing, feeding, and behavior observation. 

Merriam started working for the University in 2006. 

Hailie Higgins
Hailie Higgins '22
disillusionment

Flags will be lowered for UR employee death
By Hailie Higgins Apr 12, 2026
“A whole civilization will die tonight.” Donald Trump’s post to his social media platform Truth Social April 7 marks what some would say is a departure from sanity, prompting calls from either side of the aisle to invoke the 25 Amendment and impeach him. Read More
Clash Royale Cub

Flags will be lowered for UR employee death
By Hailie Higgins Mar 31, 2026
If you’re on the executive board of one of our 280+ student clubs and organizations, you’ve probably either intentionally or unintentionally overshared to your poor club advisor at an ungodly hour, holding them hostage, preventing them from leaving their office. Read More
F1

Flags will be lowered for UR employee death
By Hailie Higgins Apr 12, 2026
Between the social media presence, easy access, and cool branding, F1 has become the spotlight of the racing world, but what has caused this rise in Formula 1 popularity? According to Frontstretch, there has been a significant shift in how F1 has been talked about in the media, and fans have been able to understand the sport more deeply, without needing  knowledge of cars and engines. Read More