Meliora Weekend returns in style—and in person
The University’s annual celebration welcomed thousands of alumni, students, family members, and guests to campus for reunion, homecoming, and family weekend.
Key information on federal student debt relief programs
Members of the University community with federal student loans may be eligible for student debt relief.
Institute of Optics aims for 50 percent increase in faculty
A $12 million challenge fund presents an opportunity to increase the program’s prominence at a critical time for the optics field.
Faculty in data science, mechanical engineering, and history to receive Goergen Awards
Established in 1997, the award recognizes distinction in undergraduate teaching among faculty in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.
Elizabeth Stauderman, vice president for communications, to step down in December
Since joining Rochester’s leadership team in 2015, Stauderman has led a “digital-first” approach to the University’s communications efforts.
Global Celebration Committee seeks input from University community on plan to showcase diversity
The group is accepting submissions through October 31 and will make recommendations to President Mangelsdorf in December.
Todd Ferrin named interim Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations
Ferrin, who joined the University in 2008, has helped lead many of the University’s auxiliary services and operations.
University of Rochester recertified by National Weather Service as StormReady
The certification recognizes the University’s preparedness to handle all types of severe weather.
Adrienne Morgan named interim vice president and chief diversity officer
Morgan brings more than 20 years of experience to the interim role, including having led the development of the Medical Center’s Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan.
Construction begins on new Laser Lab expansion
The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics has broken ground on a new $42 million, 66,000-square-foot expansion to house office and lab space.