Northwestern University dean named provost at Rochester
Northwestern dean and economics scholar David Figlio will become Rochester’s chief academic officer in July.
Former Medical Center faculty member to lead NIH
Past director of the Center for Oral Biology, will be acting director of the nation’s foremost medical research agency.
Rheeda Walker, expert on Black mental health, to deliver University’s 2022 MLK address
The University of Houston professor will discuss mental health challenges facing African Americans and take questions from the audience during her January 21 address.
New University Fleet Program centralizes departmental vehicle purchasing, maintenance
The program is expected to create new efficiencies University-wide in purchasing and maintenance, as well as add sustainability benefits.
Kevin Garewal named dean of University of Rochester Libraries
Garewal is a noted collaborative leader with extensive collection development experience in university, public, and special libraries.
Chris Butler named University’s chief audit executive
Chris Butler has been serving as interim executive director of the Office of University Audit since August.
University moves to $15 per hour minimum wage, effective November 21
University leaders have moved up by more than a year the implementation date of the previously announced commitment to raise the minimum wage.
Elizabeth Milavec named interim University senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer
Elizabeth Milavec, who has been with the University of Rochester since 2016, begins her interim role on November 6.
Secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees named
With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.
Voting on University of Rochester campuses increased in 2020
College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020, according to a new report—and Rochester students participated at rates above the national averages.