
Secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees named
With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.

Harl Tolbert to lead URVentures
As the associate vice president for URVentures, Harl Tolbert wants to build effective bridges between University of Rochester researchers and commercial partners.

Jeffrey McCune Jr. returns to Rochester to lead Frederick Douglass Institute
The accomplished scholar discusses the importance of Black studies as well as his plans to expand the scope of the institute at the University of Rochester and in communities beyond campus.

Christopher Deeney named deputy director at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Deeney brings extensive experience running complex operations to this new role at the University’s Laser Lab.

In a challenging year, staff efforts shine through
The 2021 President’s Staff Awards spotlight several people and groups who went above and beyond during the past year

Kathleen Gallucci named University vice president and chief human resources officer
Gallucci joined the University in 2016 and will serve in this new role as chief human resources officers effective August 1.

Campus Dining Services: Putting the fun—and safety—in food
Masks and social distancing have mixed with creative specialty foods at River Campus dining halls this year.

Awards celebrate dedication of University’s outstanding staff
Each spring, the University of Rochester celebrates staff members for their significant and longstanding contributions through its staff awards program.

Sarah Peyre named dean of Warner School
A nationally recognized innovator in health professions education, Peyre joined the University in 2011 and has been serving as associate dean for innovative education at the Medical Center and executive director of its Institute for Innovative Education.

Robert Alexander to join University of Rochester as dean of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management
Alexander is vice president for enrollment and communications at Millsaps College, a nationally ranked private liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi. He will begin at the University on June 1.