
University moves to $15 per hour minimum wage, effective November 21
University leaders have moved up by more than a year the implementation date of the previously announced commitment to raise the minimum wage.

Elizabeth Milavec named interim University senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer
Elizabeth Milavec, who has been with the University of Rochester since 2016, begins her interim role on November 6.

Secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees named
With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.

Dining Services updates continue to address staffing shortages
Additional operational changes and new dining options will help ensure students have access to ample food choices.

University set to purchase Brooks Crossing Apartments
The University is finalizing the purchase of the Brooks Crossing apartment complex, which it has leased and used for upperclass student housing since 2014.

Fall semester dining services update
Staffing shortages at River Campus dining locations mean necessary operational changes but a continued commitment to quality and service.

MERT evaluation looks at ways to grow, strengthen operations
The Medical Emergency Response Team, a River Campus student organization in place since 1972, has paused its responses to calls while it undergoes evaluation.

Adam Frank receives Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication
The award recognizes the Rochester astrophysicist’s ‘sustained efforts’ to make science and research broadly accessible through on-air commentary, popular books, Netflix documentaries, Marvel movies, and more.

Mark Cavanaugh named associate vice president of Environmental Health & Safety
Cavanaugh has led the EH&S department for nearly 20 years and will take up his new role effective July 1.

Kathleen Gallucci named University vice president and chief human resources officer
Gallucci joined the University in 2016 and will serve in this new role as chief human resources officers effective August 1.