University News

New federal regulations would make it more difficult for universities and other employers to hire and retain skilled foreign employees to work in the US under H-1B and some legal permanent resident status categories.

With the announcement of his receipt of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine, Harvey Alter ’56, ’60M (MD) is now the 13th Nobel laureate with ties to the University.

Eight University faculty members were appointed to named professorships this fall.

Annual Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognize faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

In the newly created position, Raimond focuses on providing impartial, confidential assistance to Arts, Sciences & Engineering staff in resolving University-related issues or concerns.

The University will significantly expand the support services offered to low-income, first-generation college students as a result of a major federal grant administered by the Kearns Center.

He will bring together people from across academic disciplines to collaborate in the study of the African diaspora and offer programming that promotes African and African American studies at the University.

University Life Trustee David Flaum is remembered as a generous philanthropist, entrepreneur, and community advocate.

Nonprofit research and educational foundation highlights “demonstrated leadership in applying results to laser facilities.”

National vision research organization recognizes David Williams for his research, the organization's third consecutive honoree with University of Rochester ties.

The appointment includes institution-wide responsibilities to better coordinate the functions of a central Registrar’s Office for the institution.