Archive — 2020, October
Four Nazareth experts represent at Virtual Interrupt Racism Summit in Rochester
Nazareth College was well represented at the Urban League of Rochester's 2020 Virtual Interrupt Racism Summit: "Unmasking and Dismantling Racism.
Read the ArticleTwo Nazareth students selected as Gilman scholars
Nazareth College is proud to announce that two of its students have earned prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State.
Read the ArticleNazareth College names Yousuf George associate to the president
Nazareth College President Beth Paul has named Yousuf George, Ph.D., to his new role as associate to the president for strategy and momentum. George most recently was associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and integral in leading Nazareth's emerging artificial intelligence initiative, including development of an institute and academic programs.
Read the ArticleDurant-Jones named vice president for community and belonging
Nazareth College President Beth Paul has named Lisa Durant-Jones as vice president for community and belonging. Durant-Jones held the position as interim vice president since August 1, 2020. She previously served as the associate vice president for academic affairs and graduate initiatives for three years.
Read the ArticlePuppy Power: Research investigates effects on first-year students
Occupational Therapy Clinicak Associate Professor Laura Poleshuck and her graduate students are conducting research to measure the impact of weekly interactions with a future guide dog on first-year students' mood, homesickness, and campus affinity. GPA and retention rates are being monitored.
Read the ArticleNazareth hosts Social Innovation Hack-a-thon with innovators from Rochester, California, and the Navajo Nation
Nazareth College is hosting its virtual Social Innovation Hack-a-thon on Friday, Oct. 16, from 2 - 6 :30 p.m. A social innovation is a novel solution to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or just than current solutions. The value created accrues primarily to society rather than to private individuals.
Read the ArticleNazareth's nursing program ranked among the best in the New York state
Nazareth College's nursing degree program ranks among the 2020 Best RN Programs. RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization, just released its list of 2020 Best RN programs and Nazareth is #12 on the list of best nursing programs in New York — and is the highest ranked in the Rochester area.
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