In Solidarity with Ukraine
To the University of Rochester Community: All of us are concerned and deeply saddened by the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine and mourn the escalating losses of life and livelihood…
Important Update on Masking
In a joint message with URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, President Mangelsdorf announced the easing of face mask requirements on…
Update on Faculty and Staff Booster Requirement
In a joint leadership message with URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, the University announced an extension to the employee booster…
Return to Campus Updates for Spring 2022
In a joint leadership message with URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, President Mangelsdorf provided additional details about Spring 2022 move-in,…
Booster Requirement for Faculty and Staff
In a joint leadership message with URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, and Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, President Mangelsdorf announced a COVID-19 booster vaccination requirement for…
In-Person Classes Resume January 31
In a joint leadership message with Interim Provost Sarah Peyre and URMC CEO Mark Taubman, President Mangelsdorf announced plans for the University of Rochester to resume in-person instruction starting January…
Follow-Up: Important Update on Spring 2022 Semester
In a follow-up to January 5’s update about moving online for the start of the spring semester, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, URMC CEO Mark Taubman, and President Mangelsdorf provided additional…
Moving Online in January
In a joint message with Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, President Mangelsdorf announced the decision to move to online learning for the start of the spring 2022 semester. “The University of…
Introducing Rochester’s New Provost
To the University of Rochester Community: It gives me the greatest pleasure to announce that David S. Figlio, currently the Orrington Lunt Professor of Education and Social Policy and Dean of…
Further Details on Spring 2022 Operations
In a joint message with Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, President Mangelsdorf shared further details on how the University is currently planning for the return to Eastman and River Campuses next…
Spring 2022 Update: A Message to Students, Faculty, and Staff
In a joint message with Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, President Mangelsdorf detailed COVID-19 protocols and updates for the Spring 2022 semester. This includes booster shot requirements for students, testing protocols…
A Message of Thanks from President Sarah Mangelsdorf
To University Faculty and Staff: In this season of giving thanks, I would like to thank all of you – our excellent faculty and staff – for the outstanding patience,…
East High Partnership: Statement from President Sarah Mangelsdorf
Today, the New York State Education Department approved an extension of the partnership between the University of Rochester and East High School through 2025. I want to thank Commissioner Betty…
Keeping our Campuses Safe and Moving Forward
In a video message, University of Rochester President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf thanks the many faculty, staff, and students who are keeping the University moving forward and keeping our community safe.…
Response to the Hirst Lounge Flag Display Advisory Committees
To the Flag Advisory Committees: I had hoped to correspond with you before my decision was made public, but the intrepid journalists at the Campus Times scooped me, so this note will…
Fall 2021 Greeting
Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff: I’m so pleased to see our quads and classrooms alive with activity after a great start to a new academic year at the University of…
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Faculty and Staff
In a joint message from President Mangelsdorf, URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, it was announced that effective September 27, 2021,…
Face Mask Requirement Update for University Campuses
In a joint message sent on August 9, 2021 from President Mangelsdorf, URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, it was announced…
COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Faculty and Staff
In a joint message from President Mangelsdorf, URMC CEO Mark Taubman, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gallucci, it was announced that all faculty and staff…
Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration
Dear Class of 2020 Graduates, Last year I promised we would hold a commencement celebration for the Class of 2020 as soon as it was safe and feasible to do…