
David Linehan named CEO of University of Rochester Medical Center
Linehan will also serve as dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and senior vice president for health sciences.

Stephen Dewhurst appointed vice president for research
Stephen Dewhurst has been named the University’s vice president for research following a national search.

Adrienne Morgan appointed vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer
Adrienne Morgan has been named the University’s vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer, following a national search.

Frances Mueller named chief of staff and special advisor to the president
Mueller brings to the role more than 20 years of experience as an administrator at the University of Michigan.

Christopher Deeney appointed new director of the Laser Lab
A leader in science and innovation, Deeney brings to the role his extensive experience running complex operations.

Kevin Garewal named dean of University of Rochester Libraries
Garewal is a noted collaborative leader with extensive collection development experience in university, public, and special libraries.

Chris Butler named University’s chief audit executive
Chris Butler has been serving as interim executive director of the Office of University Audit since August.

Mark Cavanaugh named associate vice president of Environmental Health & Safety
Cavanaugh has led the EH&S department for nearly 20 years and will take up his new role effective July 1.

Provost appointments aim to strengthen University roles
Undergraduate education, information technology, and data governance are getting organizational enhancements and new leaders going into the 2021–22 academic year.

Jeffrey Runner reappointed as dean of the College
Since taking over as dean in 2017, Runner has focused on fostering an environment of belonging in which all students can become innovative and adaptive lifelong learners.