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Lea Nordhaus named secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees

September 12, 2023

Effective October 1, Nordhaus will serve the board, report to the president, and work with the senior leadership team.

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John Blackshear named University’s vice president for student life

August 28, 2023

In the role, Blackshear will oversee the creation of a new division dedicated to the student experience at Rochester.

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Page Hetzel named University’s first vice president for marketing and communications

Hetzel brings to the position extensive experience and expertise from her work at Stanford University and Hewlett Packard.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

Health & Medicine

Faculty lauded for research and service contributions

The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.

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Health & Medicine

Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition celebrating the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

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University of Rochester purchases College Town

University leaders envision owning, managing, and marketing the mixed-use complex as a Rochester destination to shop, dine, stay, and live.

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University statement on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is a central tenet of the vision and values of the University, which is reviewing the decision to determine the potential impact on operations.

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CAREER awards recognize promising junior faculty

Four Rochester scientists have received prestigious NSF CAREER awards, presented to early-career faculty members for research and education initiatives.

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Health & Medicine

Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines

Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.

Digital sign that says Security Reminder: Take your valuables and lock your car.

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University actively addressing vehicle vandalism and thefts

The plan includes significant increases to the surveillance of surface lots and garages.

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Stephen Dewhurst appointed vice president for research

Stephen Dewhurst has been named the University's vice president for research following a national search.

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Adrienne Morgan appointed vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer

Adrienne Morgan has been named the University's vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer, following a national search.