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Statement from University leadership about the protests in Iran

October 17, 2022

The University of Rochester stands in solidarity with those in Iran and elsewhere who stand up for equity and speak out against injustice.

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Ronald Jones remembered for landmark work in international economics

October 14, 2022

The professor emeritus helped establish the University's PhD program in economics.

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Frances Mueller named chief of staff and special advisor to the president

October 12, 2022

Mueller brings to the role more than 20 years of experience as an administrator at the University of Michigan.

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Recent awards showcase diverse accomplishments of Rochester faculty

October 4, 2022

Several University of Rochester faculty members have received awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

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Input begins on project to modernize student housing

October 4, 2022

A multistep process will lead to a presentation of options to University leadership.

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Meliora Weekend returns in style—and in person

October 2, 2022

The University’s annual celebration welcomed thousands of alumni, students, family members, and guests to campus for reunion, homecoming, and family weekend.

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Key information on federal student debt relief programs

September 22, 2022

Members of the University community with federal student loans may be eligible for student debt relief.

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Institute of Optics aims for 50 percent increase in faculty

September 18, 2022

A $12 million challenge fund presents an opportunity to increase the program’s prominence at a critical time for the optics field.

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Faculty in data science, mechanical engineering, and history to receive Goergen Awards

September 14, 2022

Established in 1997, the award recognizes distinction in undergraduate teaching among faculty in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

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Elizabeth Stauderman, vice president for communications, to step down in December

September 13, 2022

Since joining Rochester’s leadership team in 2015, Stauderman has led a “digital-first” approach to the University’s communications efforts.

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Global Celebration Committee seeks input from University community on plan to showcase diversity

September 6, 2022

The group is accepting submissions through October 31 and will make recommendations to President Mangelsdorf in December.

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Todd Ferrin named interim Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations

August 23, 2022

Ferrin, who joined the University in 2008, has helped lead many of the University’s auxiliary services and operations.