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David Lineman smiles at the camera with his right hand on a railing.

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David Linehan named CEO of University of Rochester Medical Center

December 19, 2023

Linehan will also serve as dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and senior vice president for health sciences.

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Courtney Peplin appointed senior associate vice president for finance

December 5, 2023

Peplin is a finance leader with more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit and health sectors.

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Sarah Jesse named eighth Memorial Art Gallery director

November 29, 2023

Jesse brings to Rochester more than 20 years of experience working in art museums across the country.

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Michael Liberty named associate vice president and chief safety officer

November 2, 2023

Liberty, an expert in exposure assessment and reducing worker risks, has been serving in an interim capacity since December 2022.

Lea Nordhaus smiles for a photo in a yellow top with gray blazer and bookshelves in the background.

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Lea Nordhaus named secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees

September 12, 2023

Effective October 1, Nordhaus will serve the board, report to the president, and work with the senior leadership team.

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John Blackshear named University’s vice president for student life

August 28, 2023

In the role, Blackshear will oversee the creation of a new division dedicated to the student experience at Rochester.

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Page Hetzel named University’s first vice president for marketing and communications

Hetzel brings to the position extensive experience and expertise from her work at Stanford University and Hewlett Packard.

Portrait of Stephen Dewhurst.

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Stephen Dewhurst appointed vice president for research

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

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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.

Portrait of Nicole S. Sampson with her arms crossed.

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Nicole S. Sampson appointed Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

Sampson brings to the position an impressive background in academia and a commitment to excellence in higher education and student success.