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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.

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Sarah Peyre named vice dean of education for School of Medicine and Dentistry

As the Warner School dean, Peyre developed a school-wide strategic plan and helped launch new academic programs.

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University community celebrates the remarkable Class of 2024

On May 17, the University conferred academic degrees to more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the 174th Commencement ceremony.

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Awards and honors highlight accomplishments of Rochester’s faculty

University of Rochester faculty regularly earn accolades for their contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

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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.

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Stanford’s Laura Carstensen ’78 to deliver 2024 Commencement address

Carstensen is a research psychologist and internationally renowned expert on aging and the effects on well-being of extended lifetimes.

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Three Rochester faculty join ranks of AAAS fellows

This is the first time since 2009 that three University faculty members have been elected in one year.

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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.

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Faculty recognized for their professional contributions and statures

An NSF CAREER Award, a ‘best publication’ honor, and leadership positions with national organizations comprise recent faculty achievements.

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Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

Named positions celebrate the contributions of professors as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

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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.

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Elizabeth Kipp Campbell named associate vice president for human subject protection

February 26, 2024

In the role, Kipp Campbell will ensure the rights, welfare, and safety of all University research participants are protected.