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Dean Levy to assume new role at the University this November

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Student Conflict Management Morgan Levy will officially step down from her current position on Oct. 31. She will assume the role of University equal opportunity/affirmative action compliance director in the Office of Counsel on Nov. 1. Levy said that she is leaving her current position […]

UR researchers posit new theory on influential ‘marshmallow test’

A team of UR researchers has put a new spin on the “marshmallow test” performed by a psychology professor at Stanford University in the 1960s, determining that the environment, not genetics, plays a larger role in self-control. Read More

Serial thief, male intruder strike Towers

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

Walters’ journalistic insight inspires in keynote address

Iconic journalist Barbara Walters delivered the Meliora Weekend keynote address consisting of a wide array of anecdotes from the huge quantity of interviews she has conducted on Saturday, Oct. 13. Read More

UR invests $4 million in Frat Quad, incorporates houses into ResLife

The University will spend $4 million on renovations to the Fraternity Quad this summer. The six historic houses will also be incorporated into UR's Residential Life system, as many say that the social atmosphere on the Quad is in flux. Read More

UR, labor unions remain unable to reach agreement on contract

Contract negotiations remain stalled between the Service Employees International Union and UR, while both sides grapple with the issue of health coverage. Read More

Presidential Symposium panelists tackle fate of the humanities

The Presidential Symposium held on Saturday, Oct. 13 during Meliora Weekend grappled with issues of the humanities in the digital age. Read More

Fluke among panelists to debate merits of ACA, state of health care

Attorney and women's rights activist Sandra Fluke spoke at a panel on health care on Friday, Oct. 12. Read More

Goergen Teaching Awards recognize three outstanding professors

Three University professors have been honored for their contributions to undergraduate education. Read More

Professors on Obamacare panel agree on single payer health care

Three UR professors and a theologian from the Rochester community spoke at a panel elucidating Obamacare on Monday, Oct. 15. Read More