James Longenbach, a prominent poet and critic, was considered a giant in his field.
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Unlocking Parkinson’s one selfie at a time
University of Rochester researchers are using selfies to detect early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Haunting HIV/AIDS posters are now art in new RIT Press book
A powerful vintage poster exhibit at the University of Rochester challenges how we look at HIV.
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East High-UR partnership is extended
The school’s superintendent Shaun Nelms said it’s ultimately the voice and advocacy of the students that makes it work.
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ARTs+Change Conference addresses bias, advocates for equity
Hosted by U of R, the free virtual conference runs from June 3 to 6 and envisions how social justice can be achieved through the arts.
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University of Rochester to hold hybrid commencement
Eligible graduates, faculty, and staff can participate in-person, but family and friends will have to watch the ceremonies online.
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Biographical films and TV shows that bring historic leaders to life
Had enough of European royals on TV? So have we. Expand your worldview with these shows and films that focus on leaders from other nations.
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Antiracism scholar Ibram X. Kendi presents UR’s MLK Jr. keynote
The “How to Be an Antiracist” author, who focuses on policies that impact marginalized people, will give a virtual talk on Wednesday.
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U of R raises minimum wage to $15 an hour
University of Rochester President Sarah Manglesdorf says the institution will increase its minimum wage to $15 per hour by December 2022.
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UR International Theatre Program’s ‘The Government Inspector’ is a Trumpian satire from the 19th century
In its first virtual production, UR International Theatre Program presents Gogol’s prescient political satire “The Government Inspector.”
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URMC releases equity and anti-racism plan
URMC’s new equity and anti-racism action plan comes several weeks after a group of medical center students penned an open letter calling out the institution for the mistreatment of Daniel Prude.
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Monroe County COVID-19 ICU cases back in double digits
The county said there were 10 people with COVID-19 on ventilators for life support. It’s the first time in almost two months that ICU numbers have been in the double digits.
