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.
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.
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.
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.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives increased level of federal funding
The funding strengthens the Laser Lab’s significant contributions to national security, scientific education and leadership, and regional innovation and growth.
Awards celebrate community diversity and inclusion efforts
The recently redesigned Presidential Stronger as One Diversity Awards honor the breadth of excellence within and beyond the University of Rochester community.
Board of Trustees approves tuition rates for 2022–23 academic year
The Board of Trustees has approved tuition rates, room and board fees, and financial aid increases for the next academic year.
Eight faculty members appointed to named professorships
Eight additional faculty members at the University were appointed to named professorships during the second half of 2021.
Ocean conservationist Alexandra Cousteau to speak to University community
As part of the Difficult Conversations series, the granddaughter of French explorer Jacques Cousteau will discuss the urgency of saving Earth’s waters.
University of Rochester plans in-person, institution-wide commencement ceremony
A new ceremony on May 13 will kick off a weekend of events to celebrate the academic achievements of all members of the Class of 2022.