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University of Rochester International Students, We are writing to share an important update regarding Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for students in F-1 status. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student…

International teacher exchange is often understood as a one-way transfer of knowledge, with visiting educators traveling to the United States to learn from American schools and universities. Yet the Fulbright…

  For Benjamin Castaneda, successful international academic partnerships are built the same way as any meaningful relationship: through trust, shared goals, and ongoing collaboration. Over the years, Castaneda has helped cultivate a…

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It is a privilege to share my first message as the University of Rochester’s Vice Provost for Global Engagement. Since joining URochester in October 2025, I have been deeply inspired…

I am pleased to announce that Ruth Levenkron has been appointed Director of Global Engagement, effective December 1, 2025. Ruth currently serves in the Office for Global Engagement, where she…

I am pleased to announce that Ravi Shankar has been appointed Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, effective December 1, 2025. Ravi currently serves in a senior leadership role in…

The University of Rochester is honored to receive the Open Doors Seal of Excellence in recognition of its 75 years of continuous participation in the Open Doors survey. Since its inception in…

The University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education will welcome 22 international teachers from 14 countries as part of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program. The participating teachers come…

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Office for Global Engagement (Global), it is a reflective moment on the evolution of the office and the growth of services and…