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University of Rochester greatly expands AED/CPR cabinet locations, training, and awareness

February 9, 2024

User–friendly equipment makes it easier to provide lifesaving aid for cardiac arrest with visual instructions, real-time CPR monitoring, and voice prompts. After commissioning an institution-wide review, the University of Rochester…

Alan McNiff named associate vice president of facilities operations

January 30, 2024

Director of River Campus Facilities Alan McNiff has been named Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations effective February 1st. McNiff will provide strategic leadership to Facilities Operation teams across the…

Carolyn Place named environmental health & safety director

January 4, 2024

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Interim Assistant Director Carolyn Place has been named EH&S director, effective December 1, 2023. Place, who joined the University in 2013 as a clinical and…

Courtney Peplin appointed senior associate vice president for finance

January 2, 2024

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University of Rochester Purchases East End Garage Downtown

December 19, 2023

The University of Rochester has completed its purchase of the East End Garage from the City of Rochester. The garage will remain open for use by the public and local businesses and…

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Michael Liberty named associate vice president and chief safety officer

November 2, 2023

Michael Liberty has been named associate vice president of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief safety officer at the University of Rochester after a nationwide search. An expert in exposure…

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University leaders launch five-point plan for public safety

September 19, 2023

To enhance campus safety and ensure inclusive, fair, and equitable security practices across the institution, the University engaged an outside consulting firm in 2022 to provide a comprehensive review of…

University of Rochester purchases College Town

University leaders envision owning, managing, and marketing the mixed-use complex as a Rochester destination to shop, dine, stay, and live. The University of Rochester has completed its purchase of College Town from…

Mark Militello Named University Fire Marshal

Serving as interim fire marshal since December 2022, Militello has been named the University’s fire marshal effective July 1. Reporting to Mike Liberty, interim associate vice president and chief safety…

Caroline Burnicki named the University’s controller

Caroline Burnicki, who has been serving as interim controller since July 2021, has been named the University’s controller. The appointment is effective immediately. Reporting to Executive Vice President for Administration…

Winifred Foster named chief of staff

December 1, 2022

Winifred Foster, who joined the Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Administration and Finance as senior director of project management in 2022, has been named chief of staff…

Michael Liberty named interim associate vice president and chief safety officer

November 9, 2022

Environmental Health and Safety Assistant Director Michael Liberty has been named the interim associate vice president and chief safety officer, effective December 2, 2022. Liberty, who joined Environmental Health and…