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“Survivor to Thriver” conference empowers victims of sexual assualt

UR held its first annual conference on sexual assault on Wednesday, April 3, during which keynote speaker Maggie Maloy shared her story of injury and recovery after a sexual assault endured at age 15. Read More

AnchorFree promotes Internet privacy

AnchorFree’s recently launched Hotspot Shield campaign aims to help University students protect their privacy through a new scholarship initiative. Read More

UR students react to incidents in North Korea

Nurse Sarah Kim shared her experiences in North Korea with the UR community on Wednesday, March 27. Read More

Campus Briefs

UR libraries receive rare book from First Unitarian Church of Rochester. Read More

Intermodal Transportation Center construction to commence in Aug.

A new Amtrak station to be built on the site of the old station will improve customer amenities and handicap accessibility. Read More

Ever higher: tuition hype ignores inflation

According to UR, this year's increase in tuition is the lowest a decade, but the difference is only marginal. Read More

UR receives designation as Davis United World College partner institution

UR has been approved as a Davis Foundation member institution, which allowed Fatima Bawany to receive funding for the Davis Proposal for Peace and increases applications from Davis Foundation high schools. Read More

Rochester students witness papal election

UR students had the rare chance to be in St. Peter's Square when the new pope was elected. Read More

Roadway construction addresses rush hour traffic, expected completion in late 2014

Contractors began the extensive construction plan on roadways surrounding the River Campus on March 20. Investigative work will end on April 10, and the construction work will begin soon after, continuing through the summer. The multi-phase project, called “Access 390,” aims to address rush hour congestion and will be in progress through 2014. The major […]

Riverview Wireless fix requires capital

Because improving the wireless situation requires infrastructural changes and therefore capital investment, Time Warner needs a long-term commitment from the Riverview landlords before acting. Read More