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University Appoints Chief Compliance Executive for Academic and Central Administration

The University of Rochester has named Jeffery D. Williams as its chief compliance executive for Academic and Central Administration, a newly created senior leadership position. Reporting to Executive Vice President…

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Joyce Hazzan Promoted to Director of the Budget Office

January 30, 2026

The University is pleased to announce the promotion of Joyce Hazzan to director of the Budget Office. Joyce joined the University in 2023 as a senior financial analyst, where she…

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Sara Desens Named Assistant Director of Treasury

December 17, 2025

The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Desens as assistant director of Treasury, reporting directly to the Associate Treasurer Kathy King-Griswold. In this role, Sara will provide…

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Awards and honors highlight A&F staff accomplishments

November 4, 2025

University of Rochester Administration and Finance (A&F) staff members regularly earn awards and honors for their contributions from University and professional organizations. As part of an ongoing series, we’re spotlighting…

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Doug Rees Named Associate Vice President of Procurement

October 6, 2025

Doug Rees, a seasoned procurement and supply chain executive, has joined the University as associate vice president (AVP) of Procurement, effective Oct. 6. Optimized procurement is critical to the University’s…

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PDC team drives major progress on Strong Memorial Hospital expansion

University Facilities & Services’ Project Development and Construction (PDC) team has been orchestrating significant advances on the Strong Memorial Hospital expansion and modernization project, an initiative designed to enhance patient…

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Jennifer Rudolfs Named Interim Director of University’s Planning, Design and Construction Team

Jennifer Rudolfs, director of the University’s Medical Center Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) team, will serve as the interim executive director of the University-wide PDC department effective July 1. As…

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McNiff Named Interim SAVP of University Facilities and Services

February 26, 2025

Alan McNiff has been named interim Senior Associate Vice President for University Facilities and Services (UF&S), effective immediately. In his expanded role, McNiff will lead UF&S Planning, Design and Construction…

University Appoints New Director of Student Accounts & University Bursar

September 10, 2024

The University of Rochester has named Scott Flaherty to the position of Director of Student Accounts & University Bursar, effective August 1. Flaherty, who has served as a senior financial…

Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center Named as 2024 Best Health Care Project by ENR NY

August 30, 2024

The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center at Marketplace Mall has been named the 2024 Best Project in the Health Care category by Engineering News-Record New York (ENR…

Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety

University of Rochester’s Jeff Blundell Selected for Prestigious NACUBO Fellows Program

Jeff Blundell, associate vice president (AVP) for Budgets and Planning at the University of Rochester, has been chosen as one of just 15 higher education professionals nationwide to join the…