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Public Safety Chief Mark Fischer to retire at the end of July

Fischer has led the University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the past seven years. Deputy Chief Gerald Pickering will become interim chief effective August 1.

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University affiliate NextCorps receives federal grant to help create software companies

The SPRINT Challenge award will benefit students at the University of Rochester and RIT, as NextCorps plans to offer internships with the new software startups.

Ignacio Franco mentoring award

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Mentoring undergraduates through ‘uncharted territory’ in chemistry research

Chemistry professor Ignacio Franco is the 2021 recipient of the College Award for Undergraduate Teaching and Research Mentorship.

Sarah Peyre and Stephen Dewhurst

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Search for Rochester’s next provost gets under way

President Sarah Mangelsdorf has appointed an interim provost and an interim vice president for research along with introducing a new leadership structure.

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Frederick Douglass Institute announces two postdoctoral fellows

Mia Alafaireet and Ricardo Milhouse will join the University for the 2021–22 academic year to teach and continue their research.

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University sets tuition rates, financial aid for 2021–22

The Board of Trustees recently approved the undergraduate and professional school tuition rates for the next academic year.

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CIO Dave Lewis to step down in June

Lewis, the University of Rochester's vice president for information technology and chief information officer, announces his retirement.

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Ibram X. Kendi: ‘The very heartbeat of racism is denial’

February 25, 2021

The antiracist activist and author spoke on several current issues at the University's annual MLK Commemorative Address.

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University of Rochester again named a top Fulbright producer

February 24, 2021

Nine Rochester students and two alumni were offered grants in the national competition that draws thousands of applicants each year.

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University commits to $15 minimum wage by 2022 as part of RMAPI efforts

February 17, 2021

As the region’s largest employer and a member of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, the University is announcing its commitment to set its minimum wage at $15 per hour by December 2022.

Michael Beschloss.

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Presidential historian, author Michael Beschloss to speak to University community

February 12, 2021

The author and noted observer of American political leadership will discuss what makes a great US president as part of the University’s Difficult Conversations series.

Susana Marcos.

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Susana Marcos to lead Center for Visual Science

February 11, 2021

Internationally recognized pioneer in vision science and its applications is named the next director of one of the University’s most highly regarded research centers.