Sara Miller

Sara Miller

Sara Miller

Associate Vice President for Public Relations and University Spokesperson

smiller@ur.rochester.edu

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Aerial view of the University of Rochester's River Campus with the Interfaith Chapel in the foreground during the fall.

University News

Planned River Campus building projects designed to enhance the student experience

September 30, 2024

The donor-funded projects alleviate the space constraints of the Interfaith Chapel.

The upper halves of about five Rochester, New York, houses framed by green trees and shrubs and a blue sky to illustrate the University of Rochester's expanded home ownership incentive program.

University News

Home Ownership Incentive Program for University employees expands to entire city of Rochester

The financial incentive for University of Rochester employees is also more than doubling.

Nicole Sampson closeup shown outdoors against grass, tree, sunshine.

University News

Nicole S. Sampson named interim provost

Sampson, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, will begin the new role on August 1.

Senator Schumer, in front of other leaders, holds sign that says Route 90, "NY Semiconductor Superhighway."

University News

Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Tech Hub wins $40 million for semiconductor innovation

The University of Rochester is a lead partner in a three-region consortium focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

UHS building

University News

Cheryl Kodjo named next University Health Service director

An experienced clinician and leader, Kodjo will oversee primary care services for students and health and wellness initiatives for the campus community.

David Figlio poses outdoors with his arms in front of him.

University News

Provost David Figlio stepping down to return to teaching and research

Figlio will take academic leave before returning to his faculty appointments with the economics department and the Warner School of Education.

Closeup of Meliora medallion carving at the base of a campus flagpole.

University News

Board welcomes three trustees, recognizes four trustees emeriti

At its May meeting, the University's Board of Trustees elected three new board members and recognized four members who were moved to trustee emeritus status.

University News

Kate Sheeran named Eastman School of Music Dean

Sheeran, who is a graduate of Eastman, will be the school’s eighth dean and the first woman to hold the role.

portrait of carla gazes.

Carla Gazes named deputy general counsel for health sciences

Gazes will oversee the University of Rochester Medical Center’s legal and strategic counsel.

Andrea Tompkins Wright portrait.

University News

University names first associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning

The new position will lead the real estate strategy for the University of Rochester’s on- and off-campus spaces.

Partial solar eclipse seen through clouds.

Campus & Community

Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the University of Rochester’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.

University News

UHS Director Ralph Manchester to retire at the end of June

February 28, 2024

Manchester has spearheaded key campus health initiatives, including the tobacco-free campaign and Eastman Performing Arts Medicine.