Provost David Figlio stepping down to return to teaching and research
Figlio will take academic leave before returning to his faculty appointments with the economics department and the Warner School of Education.
Kevin Garewal to step down as dean of University libraries
During his time at Rochester, Garewal led the development of the River Campus Libraries strategic plan and oversaw library modernization projects.
Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety
Collins brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience transforming public safety operations at New York City organizations.
Kate Sheeran named Eastman School of Music Dean
Sheeran, who is a graduate of Eastman, will be the school’s eighth dean and the first woman to hold the role.
Carla Gazes named deputy general counsel for health sciences
Gazes will oversee the University of Rochester Medical Center’s legal and strategic counsel.
University names first associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning
The new position will lead the real estate strategy for the University of Rochester’s on- and off-campus spaces.
UHS Director Ralph Manchester to retire at the end of June
Manchester has spearheaded key campus health initiatives, including the tobacco-free campaign and Eastman Performing Arts Medicine.
Music schools founded on the Western classical model face special challenges
Crystal Sellers Battle articulates a path toward long-term cultural change at the Eastman School of Music.
Elizabeth Kipp Campbell named associate vice president for human subject protection
In the role, Kipp Campbell will ensure the rights, welfare, and safety of all University research participants are protected.
Michael Marsh named chief of staff to the president
Marsh brings more than 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors to the role.