
James Longenbach ‘made a central and rich place for poetry’ at Rochester
The English professor and acclaimed poet devoted his life’s work to studying, teaching, and writing poetry.

Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor
The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.

University embraces community solar through Amp Energy
The University will receive financial credits as a result of the clean, renewable energy generated by six solar farms in nearby areas. Amp Energy is also providing a $100,000 endowed scholarship for undergraduates in the College.

Elizabeth A. Milavec to be University EVP
Milavec will be the University’s inaugural executive vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer.

Rochester faculty newly appointed to named professorships
Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

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: ‘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.

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.

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.

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.