
Joan Saab named new vice provost of academic affairs
In this newly created position in the Office of the Provost, Saab will strategize and coordinate key efforts that advance the University’s academic missions, as well as guide the accreditations, assessments and policies related to academic personnel and academic affairs.

Rochester has an opportunity to be a model of respect for all, says Richard Feldman
In a message to mark the start of the spring semester, Richard Feldman, interim president designate, says he hopes the University community can begin a period of healing and rebuilding, a process guided by “our respect for each other and our differences in a campus community that is safe and inclusive for all.”

Richard Feldman appointed interim president
The Board of Trustees has announced that professor Richard Feldman, former dean of the College, will serve as interim president. Professor Feldman has served the University for more than 40 years. He will replace Joel Seligman, who has announced he will step down as president on February 28.

Seligman steps down as president to establish ‘fresh perspective’
University of Rochester President and CEO Joel Seligman announced his resignation Thursday, effective February 28, bringing to a close one of the more transformative chapters in University leadership.

A Notice from the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Rochester
The Report of the Independent Investigation will be released to the public and the University community on Thursday, January 11. Links to a livestream presentation and final report will be available here.

University departments join Public Safety in donating record Purple Box gifts
The Willow Center’s Purple Box campaign, which takes place every November in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, collects new toys and more for children and mothers.
Rochester’s International Year in Review
The University of Rochester’s Office for Global Engagement is home to the services, programs and staff that support international research and engagement, study abroad opportunities, and students that come to…

New York State Paid Family Leave Act goes into effect Jan. 1
Many University employees—about two-thirds of the employee base—will automatically receive Paid Family Leave (PFL) as a benefit starting in the new year. Human Resources has developed a full FAQ about how PFL will work at the University.

Update on Independent Investigation from Trustee Special Committee
The Special Committee of the University of Rochester’s Board of Trustees announced today that an Independent Investigation into allegations raised in a complaint to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will be completed by early January.

Statement from the University regarding “Blacklisting” letter
The University of Rochester is deeply committed to a safe and respectful campus for everyone, free of harassment or discrimination of any kind.