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Black history: Remembering a barrier-breaker at UR's medical school

Dr. Edwin Robinson became the first Black person to graduate from the University of Rochester Medical School in 1945. ....

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They made us better: Remembering the Remarkable Rochesterians who died in 2023

We lost nine Remarkable Rochesterians in 2023 who came from varied background and achievements to leave their marks on our community. ....

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Remarkable Rochesterian: Advocate saved lives while casting light on domestic violence

Phyllis Shames Korn didn’t just improve lives in Rochester. She saved lives, as well. ....

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Celebrating 50 years of making meaningful connections and the woman who led the effort

Compeer, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, began in Rochester in 1973. ....

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Rochester woman was once a refugee. Now she's the top doctor in Maine

Dr. Puthiery Va joins ranks of Remarkable Rochesterians after rising from a refugee to become a top health care leader in Maine. ....

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