
Rochester named an REU site for undergraduate semiconductor research
The National Science Foundation has named Rochester as one of six new grant-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites.

Julie Myers named 2023 Technology Woman of the Year
The nonprofit TechRochester recognized Myers, who joined the University in 2006 and became CIO in 2021, for her achievements.

Shaun Nelms appointed vice president for community partnerships
The new role seeks to deepen the University’s commitment to the city and the region.

Todd Union earns historic designation
The Georgian Revival Building, constructed in 1930, was a student center and the birthplace of the University of Rochester’s Gay Liberation Front.

Tuition rates, financial aid increases set for 2023–24 academic year
Financial aid funding in the College is rising by 8.6 percent to nearly $153 million in institutional grants and scholarships.

University to administer student survey on sexual misconduct in March
The survey results will be used to guide policies that encourage a healthy, safe, and nondiscriminatory environment at Rochester.

University receives federal funding appropriation from 2023 omnibus bill
The fiscal year 2023 funding will support health care expansions in the region as well as research at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

University reducing operations today, Friday, Dec. 23
Due to the winter storm and forecasted icy conditions, most activities are cancelled and operations limited today on the University’s River Campus and Eastman School of Music.

MAG director to lead DC art museum
Jonathan Binstock has been named the next director of the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, home to a storied collection of Impressionist and modern art.

Environmental Health & Safety’s Mark Cavanaugh to retire in December
Cavanaugh has been the University’s longest-serving leader of EH&S, contributing to numerous expansion and renovation projects over the years.