Message from the President
Now Is the Time to Share Our Rochester Story
Leading research universities have helped transform the United States into a powerhouse of innovation and social mobility. Let’s proudly share our story.
Sarah C. Mangelsdorf
University of Rochester President and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor
Sarah C. Mangelsdorf became president of the University of Rochester on July 1, 2019. “I am grateful and honored to have been given the opportunity to lead one of the world’s great research universities.”
Mangelsdorf has been reappointed president of the University of Rochester for the 2024–29 term.
Follow the president on Instagram
President Mangelsdorf began her Instagram feed at @urochestermangelsdorf on her first day in office, sharing her unique view of our community as she connects with students, faculty, staff, civic leaders, local organizations, parents, and alumni. “I don’t like to just make appearances,” she says. “I like to get to know people.”
More about the University of Rochester
Administration
President Mangelsdorf is supported by a cabinet that includes senior administrators, deans, and directors.
See University administration
Vision and values
The University’s motto is Meliora—Latin for “ever better”. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
View the vision and values statement
Strategic Plan: Boundless Possibility
The 2030 Strategic Plan highlights where we’re going and how we plan to get there.
Discover a future with Boundless Possibility
How to contact the President’s office
President Mangelsdorf welcomes your input.
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