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MAG director to lead DC art museum

November 30, 2022

Jonathan Binstock has been named the next director of the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, home to a storied collection of Impressionist and modern art.

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Environmental Health & Safety’s Mark Cavanaugh to retire in December

November 9, 2022

Cavanaugh has been the University’s longest-serving leader of EH&S, contributing to numerous expansion and renovation projects over the years.

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University of Rochester establishes Department of Black Studies

November 8, 2022

President Sarah Mangelsdorf says Rochester embraces Black issues as subjects of academic study.

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Erin Martin Kane named interim vice president for communications

November 7, 2022

Kane, who brings more than 25 years of experience in communications, public affairs, and marketing, begins the role on November 20.

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Gloria Culver to step down as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

November 3, 2022

Culver has served as dean since 2015, overseeing an expansion of interdisciplinary units and supporting school-wide research initiatives.

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Recent honors highlight Rochester faculty’s professional achievements

November 2, 2022

Several University of Rochester faculty members have received awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

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Three professors honored for undergraduate teaching innovations

October 25, 2022

The recipients of this years Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching all have reshaped departmental programs focused on experiential learning.

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Statement from University leadership about the protests in Iran

October 17, 2022

The University of Rochester stands in solidarity with those in Iran and elsewhere who stand up for equity and speak out against injustice.

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Ronald Jones remembered for landmark work in international economics

October 14, 2022

The professor emeritus helped establish the University's PhD program in economics.

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Frances Mueller named chief of staff and special advisor to the president

October 12, 2022

Mueller brings to the role more than 20 years of experience as an administrator at the University of Michigan.

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Recent awards showcase diverse accomplishments of Rochester faculty

October 4, 2022

Several University of Rochester faculty members have received awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

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Input begins on project to modernize student housing

October 4, 2022

A multistep process will lead to a presentation of options to University leadership.