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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
August 9, 2023
Hetzel brings to the position extensive experience and expertise from her work at Stanford University and Hewlett Packard.
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Faculty lauded for research and service contributions
August 8, 2023
The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.
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Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships
July 31, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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
June 29, 2023
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
June 26, 2023
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
June 23, 2023
Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.
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University actively addressing vehicle vandalism and thefts
June 20, 2023
The plan includes significant increases to the surveillance of surface lots and garages.
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Stephen Dewhurst appointed vice president for research
June 20, 2023
Stephen Dewhurst has been named the University's vice president for research following a national search.