Announcements Archives - Office of the Provost

University Updates PhD Grant and Budget Requirements

September 19, 2025

Dear faculty members of the graduate community, As you are aware, there are several changes to federal funding for higher education and science. These pressures include anticipated changes to the…

J. Albert (Al) C. Uy Named Interim Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

August 25, 2025

J. Albert (Al) C. Uy, Dean’s Professor of Biology and current chair of the Department of Biology, has been appointed interim dean of the University of Rochester’s School of Arts…

Grant and Tuition Changes

Dear faculty members of the graduate community, As you are aware, there are several changes to federal funding for higher education and science. These pressures include anticipated changes to the…

Academic Budget and Planning Update

University of Rochester faculty and staff: These are challenging and uncertain times for all of us—at the University of Rochester and across higher education. To start, I want to acknowledge…

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…

Update on Support for Our International Community

To the University of Rochester Community, I am writing to provide an update to my April 22 message about town halls and other resources to support our international community. I…

University Resources and Town Halls for International Community Support

University of Rochester ISO town halls Apr 23-25: visa, OPT & travel guidance; advocating for international students amid policy changes.

University and PERB Discuss Potential Grad Student Strike

University of Rochester met with NYS PERB mediator over the planned grad student strike. No resolution, but the University values dialogue and backs NLRB elections.

University agrees to meet with NYS employment relations board

University of Rochester will meet PERB & SEIU over the April 21 PhD strike, urges advisor‑student dialogue, and pledges no retaliation for lawful participation.

Statment on Graduate Student Unionization Process

Activity surrounding graduate student unionization efforts at the University of Rochester has recently increased. Graduate students at the University are threatening to engage in a strike starting on April 21.…