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University News

What does the future of the Simon Business School look like?

October 27, 2026

Simon Business School Interim Dean Mitch Lovett discusses how AI, shifting enrollment patterns, and evolving workforce needs are reshaping business education.

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University News

URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing

October 21, 2026

The new role will help advance the computing, data, and AI capabilities that power research and discovery across the University.

Maiken Nedergaard.

Health & Medicine

Maiken Nedergaard elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 19, 2026

The academy cited Nedergaard for “transforming neuroscience and medicine by discovering the glymphatic system, revealing sleep-dependent brain waste clearance.”

Adrienne Morgan.

University News

Adrienne Morgan, vice president for engagement and enrichment, announces retirement

October 19, 2026

Morgan held leadership roles across the University, including at the Health Sciences Campus, for more than three decades.

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University News

URochester faculty garner recognition for professional accomplishments

October 19, 2026

University of Rochester faculty are honored for contributions to their respective fields.

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University News

Mark and Maureen Davitt make $10 million gift to University of Rochester Medicine

October 13, 2026

Mark and Maureen Davitt's investment accelerates critical work on the Strong Hospital Expansion Project and at Golisano Children’s.

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University News

URochester names Patrick Carley as leader for facilities, utilities, and construction

October 9, 2026

Carley brings three decades of experience leading facilities and emergency operations at large, complex campuses, including Baylor University.

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Campus & Community

Memorial Art Gallery sets May 1, 2027, start date for free admission

October 8, 2026

A surge of donor support has accelerated MAG’s timeline for expanding access to art and cultural education across the region.

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University News

Sujatha Ramanujan named CEO of NSF STELLAR Engine

October 6, 2026

The former Luminate managing director will work to establish the Rochester/Finger Lakes region as an internationally competitive leader in laser innovation.

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University News

University of Rochester to establish Eastman School of Dentistry

October 2, 2026

The University’s first new school in more than 50 years builds on a century of leadership in dental education, research, and clinical care.

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University News

Pairing light and sound to explore new frontiers in physics

October 1, 2026

URochester researcher William Renninger is named one of 21 new Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators.

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University News

URochester’s strategic plan nears midpoint

September 30, 2026

President Sarah Mangelsdorf reflects on Boundless Possibility’s progress and its continued evolution with the University.