Archives - Julia Sklar

URMC implants first artificial heart in upstate region

URMC has successfully implanted the first artificial heart in the upstate New York region after 49-year-old Gaetano Orlando received a SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart on April 4. Read More

UR follows nationwide trend with push into STEM education

UR has joined a nationwide initiative to foster its STEM curriculum, which is increasingly becoming a topic of national concern. Read More

A working relationship

It's been said that the married life is hard. Could you imagine working at the same university, and better yet, in the same department as your husband or wife? Many wouldn't dream of it, but economics Professors Gregorio and Carolina Caetano couldn't possibly have it any other way. Read More

Yellowjacket duo's groundbreaking wasp research takes flight

Biology professor Jack Werren and graduate student David Loehlin were able to isolate a gene that plays a crucial role in cell growth — research that has wide-ranging potential in many different fields. Read More

CT Recommends: Republic Tigers

CT Recommends: Republic Tigers Read More

Donald Glover wins over local community with laid-back style

Donald Glover is one of the most brilliantly unimposing young talents of our time. As an actor, a stand-up comedian and a rapper, he consistently stands out because of the flawless yet approachable nature with which he delivers all of his performances. So it’s no surprise that his show at RIT’s Gordon Field House on […]

Taglit-Birthright: The experience is real

A visit to Israel through Taglit-Birthright provides an eye-opening experience. Read More

CT Recommends: Tiny Desk Concerts

Julia Sklar tells you why you should be enjoying Tiny Desk Concerts Read More

Plot doesn’t fly, but acting soars in ‘Bird’

UR International Theatre Program will open its second show of the season tonight, “The Colonel Bird.” Following October’s “An Absolute Turkey,” one might suspect that the group is rather bird-obsessed, but other than their fowl commonalities, the two shows are nothing alike. “The Colonel Bird,” written by Hristo Boytchev in 1995, takes place in a […]

Fine cuisine on a meal plan

Check out recipes where the ingredients are only found on campus. Exclusive online recipes included. Read More