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

RCCL changing name to Center for Community Engagement
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership’s new name reflects the center’s focus on connections with community partners.

Local dairy farmers to provide free milk on River Campus Monday, May 11
The drive-thru event is the result of a collaboration between the University, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, Dairy Farmers of America, and local farmers.

River Campus requests handmade cloth masks from volunteers
Donated cloth masks will be distributed to employees carrying on the work needed to keep the University operational during the coronavirus crisis.

University earns first Community Engagement Classification from Carnegie Foundation
Rochester is among 119 colleges and universities to receive the elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.