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UR researchers find new uses for stem cell therapies in disease treatment

Researchers at the UR Medical Center are using stem cells to address dysfunctional unmyelinated neurons that occur in people with diseases such as Cerebral Palsy. Read More

Man may have paraded parts in park

Your weekly dose of theft, injury and calamity. Read More

Hurricane Sandy devastates New York region, Rochester incurs minimal damage

Hurricane Sandy caused immense damage to huge swatches of the East Coast this week, but left UR and the city of Rochester relatively unscathed. Read More

Dining proposes three potential options for 2013-14 meal plans

Dining proposed three different options for 2013-14 academic year meal plans, one of which is an all Declining plan, at the Students' Association Senate meeting on Monday, Oct. 22. Read More

Eastman deans hold Town Hall Meeting to combat student concerns

Eastman School of Music deans held a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 to address student concerns on a variety of issues ranging from theft to rehearsal spaces. Read More

Labor union contract agreement remains elusive as talks continue

No agreement has yet been reached on a contract for UR's service workers. Read More

Civil Rights Movement activists share stories, insight

Three activists from the civil rights movement shared stories from their book, “Hands on the Freedom Plow,” and inspirational life experiences on Thursday, Oct. 18. Read More

Professor awarded honorary degree for Self-Determination Theory

Professor Richard Ryan was presented an honorary degree by the University of Thessaly in Greece for his work on the Self-Determination Theory. Read More

IT faculty, SA discuss state of UR technology at annual summit

Eric Fredericksen, Associate Vice Provost of Academic and Research Technology, hosted the third annual Information Technology (IT) Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The  summit — attended primarily by IT faculty and Students’ Association members — covered updates on Blackboard, Wi-Fi coverage, information security and student workshops and services. Director of Networking and Communications Robert Evangelista […]

Interfaith Chapel launches new Zen Buddhist meditation group

A new Zen Buddhism meditation class will be held on Thursday nights at the Interfaith Chapel. Read More