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Wendi Heinzelman speaks from podium
University News
July 27, 2020 | 02:21 pm

Hajim School Dean Wendi Heinzelman reappointed to five-year term

Under Heinzelman’s direction, the Hajim School has significantly increased research expenditures and added new initiatives in data science, high energy density physics, and augmented and virtual reality, among others.

topics: appointments, Arts Sciences and Engineering, dean, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Wendi Heinzelman,
students in masks by residence hall
University News
July 24, 2020 | 05:01 pm

Restart: ‘Committed to safety and welfare of students‘

Faculty and staff involved in undergraduate life outlined plans to keep students and other members of the community safe as they return this fall.

topics: Adrienne Morgan, COVID-19, featured-post-side, Jane Gatewood, Jeffrey Runner, John Hain, Ralph Manchester, Rochester Restart, Samantha Veeder,
headshots of webinar panelists
University News
July 24, 2020 | 04:49 pm

Restart: Provost webinar outlines health and safety protocols for fall

“I am confident we can keep faculty and students very safe,” Michael Apostolakos, chief medical officer of Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals, said of health and safety protocols in place as campus reopens.

topics: Brenda Tesini, COVID-19, Michael Apostolakos, Michael Chihoski, Patricia Beaumont, Rob Clark, Rochester Restart,
memorial marker for Paul Burgett
University News
July 24, 2020 | 04:41 pm

Memorial to Paul Burgett installed on Eastman Quad

The memorial honors one of the University community’s most recognized citizens. Paul Burgett ’68E, ’76E (PhD) was a musician, scholar, teacher, and leader for over half a century.

topics: Paul Burgett, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center,
image of covid-19 test vials
University News
July 16, 2020 | 04:33 pm

FAQ: COVID-19 testing on campus

University experts outline the COVID-19 testing and monitoring protocols being put in place as the campus looks to reopen.

topics: COVID-19, featured-post-side, Jane Gatewood, Michael Apostolakos, Paul Graman, Rochester Restart,
light bulb with vector points
University News
July 9, 2020 | 12:37 pm

University of Rochester reimagines its future

A new initiative asks the University community to reimagine the institution “from square one,” drawing on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

topics: featured-post-side, Julia Maddox, Project Imagine, Ray Dorsey, Rob Clark,
University News
July 3, 2020 | 11:54 am

UHS floor expansion project is complete

A project to add a floor to the UHS building has been completed, adding more space for psychiatry, mental health, and other programs.

topics: Ralph Manchester, River Campus, Rochester Restart, UHS, University Health Service,