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The newly revamped MBA curriculum at the UR graduate business school has received Program of the Year honors for offering a science, technology, engineering and math designation in every area of specialization.
Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/2019/01/page/3/)
The newly revamped MBA curriculum at the UR graduate business school has received Program of the Year honors for offering a science, technology, engineering and math designation in every area of specialization.
In his new book, “The Attachment Effect,” Rochester author and journalist Peter Lovenheim explores how the earliest bond impacts human relationships. He shares his findings, including the attachment styles of political leaders, with Beacon Publisher Alex Zapesochny. Listen to their conversation.
As writer, director and producer of the play “Whispering Inhibitions,” Victoria Visiko wants those who have suffered sexual abuse to find strength in her work.
As a student in the Rochester city schools, Rachel Barnhart saw firsthand the “incredible waste of human potential” that resulted from poverty, crime and educational inequality. The journalist and political activist spoke with Beacon publisher Alex Zapesochny about journalism, politics and her motivation to hold government accountable. Listen to their conversation.
Great ideas that can have a disproportionate impact upon Rochester’s economic revitalization don’t necessarily require big budgets. For a modest sum of money, we can highlight the qualities that make Rochester a great place to live, work and play.
Cashless tolling should save money for taxpayers over time and reduce traffic congestion on more heavily-traveled roads and bridges. But you need to play by the rules or risk owing big fines.
East High School has seen a sharp reduction in suspensions. Still, a racial divide exists within the Rochester City School District which suspends minority students at significantly higher rates than statewide averages.
Since you and I soon will be shelling out for $130,000 annual legislative salaries, we should take a good look at New York lawmakers’ record. It’s not a pretty sight.