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Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region designated prestigious federal Tech Hub

October 24, 2023

The University of Rochester is an educational and lead partner for the three-region consortium focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

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Faculty recognized for research, leadership, and advocacy

September 29, 2023

Professional societies, along with a government agency and an arts organization, are among those bestowing recent honors on Rochester faculty.

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Department of Black Studies welcomes new faculty

September 21, 2023

Jordan Ealey and Philip V. McHarris bring their scholarly expertise in Black creativity and Black geographies to Rochester.

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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.

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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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Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines

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