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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

Driver fails to espy, hits pedestrian

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

College Town loan secured

A $20 million loan for UR's College Town project has been approved, potentially indicating that ground will be broken this November. Read More

M. K. Gandhi Institute celebrates opening in PLEX

The M.K. Gandhi Institute opened its new location on South Plymouth Avenue in the PLEX neighborhood with an opening celebration on Sunday, Sept. 30. The Institute hopes the move will expand ties with the community. Read More