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.
Purple Box holiday program to benefit Willow Domestic Violence Center
The Department of Public Safety is leading its third Holiday Purple Box campaign to help families displaced because of domestic violence. New items from the wish list may be dropped off at Purple Boxes located at points across campus.
University’s Home Ownership Incentive Program going strong after a decade
As of fall 2017, approximately 430 employees have closed on homes as the program continues to help first-time home-buyers purchase homes in Rochester’s historic neighborhoods.
University’s global connections keep growing
The University rose to number 73 in the annual Open Doors report on international student enrollment, and Forbes ranks Rochester number 27 in its list of “50 Best U.S. Colleges for International Students 2017.”
University welcoming students from Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Rochester will be welcoming students affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria so they may continue their studies while their home colleges are temporarily shut down.