Community
A leader in civic and legal affairs
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Justin Vigdor, who died Dec. 26, made his mark in community service and in a legal career that spanned seven decades.
Education
Simon Business School unveils changes to MS programs
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The school has added core courses in artificial intelligence and technology and reduced core MS tuition by more than $10,000.
Community
Anti-poverty recommendations draw support
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The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council developed the recommendations to cut child poverty in half statewide by 2031.
Community
Rochester launches survey on opioid crisis
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The communitywide initiative will examine the impact of the opioid epidemic and help shape efforts to address it.
Health & Science
UR researchers develop new method for liquid biopsies
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The technique, called CAD-LB, holds promise for rapidly diagnosing cancer and assessing the progress of therapies.
Community
Monroe County gets $1.6 million to fight opioid crisis
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The county’s share is part of nearly $11.5 million in federal assistance to Upstate New York communities.
Community
State earmarks up to $50 million for counties
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The County Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by Empire State Development, will help communities address the housing crisis.
Education
UR investigates vandalism tied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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“Wanted” posters of University of Rochester leadership, faculty and employees were posted on campus, criticizing the school’s response to the Oct. 7 attacks against Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Health & Science
Wilmot Cancer Institute gets $4 million commitment
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The funds from the Pluta Cancer Foundation will boost recruitment and retention initiatives, and help fund clinical trials.
Community
Rochester launches initiative to address financial exclusion
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Bank On Rochester is a coalition of 29 banks, credit unions and community-based organizations that aims to address challenges faced by banked and underbanked residents.