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Rensselaer Announces New Leadership for Board of Trustees

December 14, 2016
Tom Padovan
News

Rensselaer has announced that Arthur F. Golden ’66 has been elected chair of the Rensselaer Board of Trustees, Wanda Denson-Low ’78 has been elected vice chair, and Curtis R. Priem ’82 has been elected secretary, effective January 1, 2017.

Celebrating ExxonMobil’s Support

June 7, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

On May 3, T.J. Wojnar Jr. ’80, president of the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, met with President Shirley Ann Jackson to celebrate ExxonMobil’s generous and ongoing support of Rensselaer. To date, ExxonMobil’s lifetime giving is $3,138,783.

Jefferson Project – Changing forests, road salt, and wetland ecosystems

August 23, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

The Jefferson Project at Lake George is conducting ongoing research into how human activities may be affecting the lake and surrounding wetlands. This guest blog by Aaron Stoler, a postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Jefferson Project Director Rick Relyea, summarizes recent research published as a featured article in the journal Freshwater Science.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ranked 42nd Among National Universities

September 12, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks among the best universities in the United States, according to the annual list of college rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s list ranks Rensselaer 42nd among 311 national research universities. With its overall composite score rising each year, Rensselaer has been ranked as one of the top 50 national universities by U.S. News for the past 18 years.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Launches $1 Billion Capital Campaign

October 20, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

On Friday, October 13, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson hosted alumni, guests, and campus members at the launch of a capital campaign designed to position Rensselaer for its third century of leadership in research and education. “Transformative: Campaign for Global Change” will seek to raise $1 billion for student scholarships, faculty support, and campus enhancement.

Patroon & Donor Recognition Brunch

November 15, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

We recently held our annual Patroon & Donor Recognition Brunch during Reunion & Homecoming weekend in October. It was our pleasure to recognize and celebrate the generosity of our donors and the impact of their gifts on the entire Rensselaer community.

HASS Dean recognized as Steinway Artist

December 14, 2017
Tom Padovan
News

President Shirley Ann Jackson hosted a reception for Rensselaer alumni, parents, students, and friends at Steinway Hall in New York City on Nov. 15. The evening included a performance led by Mary Simoni, dean of the Rensselaer School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS), and recognition of Simoni as a Steinway Artist.

Rensselaer Hosts Event At Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

January 18, 2018
Tom Padovan
News

On December 14, 2017, President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. hosted an event at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members

January 25, 2018
Tom Padovan
News

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced the addition Linda Pitzi Jojo ’87, ’92G, executive vice president, technology, and chief digital officer at United Continental Holdings, the parent company of United Airlines, and T.J. Wojnar Jr. ’80, vice president of corporate strategic planning at ExxonMobil to the Board of Trustees.

Global Game Changers Series

February 15, 2018
Tom Padovan
News

On January 17, 2018, President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., hosted a sold-out Global Game Changers event on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the innovation economy at the iconic New York Yacht Club.