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49ͼ¿â’s Board of Trustees has announced its new leadership team and welcomes eight new members, effective May 4, 2019. As previously announced, Michael J. Herling ’79, P’08’09’12, assumes the role of board chair; joining him are vice chairs Gus P. Coldebella ’91 and Jeanne Follansbee ’78, P’08.

D’Jonita Cottrell ’19, an educational studies and psychology double major from Brockton, Mass., has won 49ͼ¿â’s 1819 Award.

Marlene Lawston and Leah Weisburn, both members of the Class of 2020, have received Goldwater Scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

On April 5, the history department hosted a History Conversations panel during which students and alumni discussed possible career trajectories.

Wondering what’s happening in the classroom at 49ͼ¿â? Here’s a real-time glimpse into academic life on campus — a syllabus from a course underway this semester.

On April 6, twenty-six teams presented their TIA ventures investors, mentors, and 49ͼ¿â community members during Entrepreneur Weekend, part of the 49ͼ¿â Leadership Tradition at 200 Years series.

A two-day gathering titled Grafters X Change: Branches and Networks brought together 49ͼ¿â and local community members, eco-artists, and activists to foster creative community resiliency.

The Mat transforms the flexible, open space of Parker Commons into a vibrant venue where student and professional artists come together to perform music for the community.

49ͼ¿â has fulfilled its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in 2019, its Bicentennial year. The University is now the first institution of higher education in New York State to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero.

Peter Balakian, Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar Professor in humanities and professor of English, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching.