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Mercedes Ramírez Fernández at a podium.

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Mercedes Ramírez Fernández to step down in August

Ramírez Fernández has served as the University’s first vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer since 2019.

Peter Regenstreif portrait

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Peter Regenstreif: ‘With the media, there is no truth, there are just appearances’

The University of Rochester remembers political scientist Peter Regenstreif, an expert on mass media.

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Remembering J. W. Johnson: ‘dynamic’ and devoted English teacher

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.

portrait of Tony Green.

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Anthony Green named vice provost for academic finance and planning

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.

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Honoring alumni who gave their lives in service to America

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.

Closeup of Meliora medallion carving at the base of a campus flagpole.

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Board elects five members, honors six life trustees

At an in-person May meeting, the University of Rochester Board of Trustees elected five individuals as board members, and recognized six individuals on becoming life trustees.

group portrait of SMH Infection Prevention Team, standing outdoors, socially distanced.

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Awards celebrate University’s outstanding staff

This year’s President’s Staff Awards—the Meliora Award, Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award, and the Witmer Award for Distinguished Service—recognize leadership, dedication, and innovation.

Christopher Deeney in a suit and tie with his image reflected on the wall next to him.

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Christopher Deeney appointed new director of the Laser Lab

A leader in science and innovation, Deeney brings to the role his extensive experience running complex operations.

Class of 2022 graduation cap and tassel closeup with Fauver Stadium's "Spirit R" in the background.

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First institution-wide commencement in decades will celebrate entire Class of 2022

More than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students will be honored during a ‘one University’ ceremony—the first in nearly three decades—in Fauver Stadium on May 13.

E. Patrick Johnson portrait crop.

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Frederick Douglass Medal to be presented to Northwestern’s dean of communication

E. Patrick Johnson is recognized for contributions to engaged scholarship and public performance.

Flagpole with "Meliora" inscription on the Eastman Quad with Ruh Rhees Library in the background.

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Search underway for Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO

A committee has been assembled to help with the search for the role, which reports directly to the president.

portrait of Donald Hall

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Donald Hall named provost at Binghamton University

Donald Hall, dean of the faculty of Arts, Sciences & Engineering, has announced that he will be joining the leadership at Binghamton University, effective July 1 of this year.