University News University of Rochester recertified by National Weather Service as StormReady August 23, 2022 The certification recognizes the University’s preparedness to handle all types of severe weather.
University News Adrienne Morgan named interim vice president and chief diversity officer August 22, 2022 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.
University News Construction begins on new Laser Lab expansion August 17, 2022 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.
University News James Longenbach ‘made a central and rich place for poetry’ at Rochester August 16, 2022 The English professor and acclaimed poet devoted his life’s work to studying, teaching, and writing poetry.
University News Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor August 5, 2022 The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.
University News University embraces community solar through Amp Energy August 3, 2022 The University will receive financial credits as a result of the clean, renewable energy generated by six solar farms in nearby areas. Amp Energy is also providing a $100,000 endowed scholarship for undergraduates in the College.
University News Elizabeth A. Milavec to be University EVP August 1, 2022 Milavec will be the University’s inaugural executive vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer.
University News Rochester faculty newly appointed to named professorships July 19, 2022 Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
University News Mercedes Ramírez Fernández to step down in August June 28, 2022 Ramírez Fernández has served as the University’s first vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer since 2019.
University News Peter Regenstreif: ‘With the media, there is no truth, there are just appearances’ June 28, 2022 The University of Rochester remembers political scientist Peter Regenstreif, an expert on mass media.
University News Remembering J. W. Johnson: ‘dynamic’ and devoted English teacher June 24, 2022 In a University career of more than 45 year, the professor emeritus’s research interests included Restoration biography, the Earl of Rochester, and 18th-century literature.
University News Anthony Green named vice provost for academic finance and planning May 31, 2022 In his new role, which begins August 1, Green will report to incoming Provost David Figlio and work closely with the Office of Administration and Finance.