University Announces International Travel Registration
University of Rochester faculty and staff: The University is updating policies, procedures, and resources to improve support for international travelers on University-sponsored programs or business. Due to anticipated changes…
Megan Ryan Named Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment
Following a national search, the University of Rochester has appointed Megan Ryan as assistant vice provost for enrollment. Ryan will provide strategic direction and oversight for undergraduate recruitment and admissions…
Four transdisciplinary teams awarded multi-year funding
On Monday, June 9, concluding a yearlong, first-of-its-kind process, President Sarah Mangelsdorf announced that the University is investing $8.5 million in four new transdisciplinary research centers, marking a significant commitment…
Denise Yarbrough to Retire
A Message from John Blackshear I am writing to inform you that the Reverend Dr. Denise Yarbrough has announced her retirement as director of religious and spiritual life at the…
Statement on Possible Graduate Student Strike
The University of Rochester is aware of today’s press conference on the topic of a possible future strike by some of our graduate students. While the University respects employees’ right…
Responsible Use of AI Tools and Institutional Data Security
Dear University Community, As we embrace artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, I am asking that everyone please take a minute to review our data secure policy, which is vital to keep our…
Statement on Graduate Student Unionization Process
As communicated to Service Employees International Union Local 200United (SEIU), the University of Rochester has decided to end its engagement in the process of potentially reaching a private election agreement. If…
Interim Provost Sampson Announces Changes to Better Serve the Academic Enterprise
Nicole S. Sampson, University of Rochester interim provost, recently announced organizational changes to better support the implementation of the Boundless Possibility strategic plan. “The dissolution of AS&E has provided important…
Ensuring campus safety and respectful discourse
Dear students, The tragic loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives have created great pain for so many of us in the University of Rochester community. At times like these,…
Support for Students
Dear Faculty, The events of recent weeks have taken a toll on our University community. The terrorist attack on Israel and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have drawn the world’s…