
Mitch Lovett named interim dean of Simon Business School
Lovett, who has played a pivotal part in launching the school’s AI initiative, begins serving in the role on July 1.

50 years of helping grow women’s athletics
Jane Possee has seen the rise of women’s sports at Rochester while having a significant hand in shaping them.

Sonya Maria Hadrigan named associate vice president for research integrity
Hadrigan will lead a University-wide compliance program aimed at ensuring integrity across the research landscape.

Nathan Deen joins University as deputy general counsel
Deen will lead a team of attorneys providing legal advice and services to University administration on a wide variety of issues and projects.

Joshua Farrelman named vice president for government relations
Farrelman will work to advance the University’s legislative priorities and advise University leaders on state, federal, and local government issues.

Nicole Sampson named University of Rochester provost
Sampson, who has decades of higher education leadership experience, has served as interim provost since August.

Loretta Ford, former School of Nursing dean who transformed the profession, dies at 104
Ford cofounded the nurse practitioner model and developed a holistic approach to nursing education, research and clinical practice.

Elaine Sia named senior vice provost for academic excellence
Sia will be responsible for strengthening the quality and impact of the University’s academic programs, research, and student success initiatives.

Anthony Beckman named interim associate vice president for research administration
Beckman, who has been involved in sponsored research projects at the University for more than 20 years, will begin the interim role on January 1.

Sevin Yeltekin reappointed as Simon Business School dean
In her second term, Yeltekin plans to launch new initiatives and build on accomplishments from her first five years in the role.