{"id":226522,"date":"2026-10-21T14:26:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?p=226522"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:26:42","slug":"see-whos-shining-ur-stars-highlights-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/10\/21\/see-whos-shining-ur-stars-highlights-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"See who\u2019s shining: UR Stars highlights year in review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past year, University of Rochester faculty and staff have found thousands of reasons to recognize one another through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/recognition\/ur-stars\/\">UR Stars<\/a>. From celebrating everyday contributions to highlighting achievements that reflect our Meliora and ICARE values, each recognition helps strengthen a culture where people feel seen and appreciated. 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