Announcements Archives - Office of the Provost

Hire Rochester Internship Program expands paid opportunities for undergraduates

October 22, 2026

The University of Rochester has launched the Hire Rochester Internship Program, a new initiative connecting undergraduates with paid summer internships at local nonprofits, startups, and small businesses. Managed by the…

Undergraduate horror conference highlights student research and writing

October 22, 2026

The University of Rochester will host Fresh Blood: Undergraduate Perspectives on Horror, a two-day conference on October 23–24 that brings together undergraduate students from Rochester and institutions across the country…

Kearns Center Awarded $1.7 Million Grant to Support Rochester Students

October 20, 2026

The David T. Kearns Center has been awarded a five-year, $1.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support students in the Rochester City School District (RCSD).…

University Launches National Search for Next Dean of Simon Business School

August 25, 2026

The University of Rochester has launched a national search for the next dean of the Simon Business School. As a first step in the process, Provost Nicole Sampson has appointed…

Mujdat Cetin Named Inaugural Associate Vice President and Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence

August 25, 2026

The University of Rochester has named Mujdat Cetin as its inaugural associate vice president and vice provost for artificial intelligence (AI), a new University-wide leadership position charged with advancing URochester’s…

Williams Named Kearns Center Director

The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Student Success is pleased to announce that Antonio Williams has accepted the permanent position of director of the David T. Kearns Center…

Gresens Named to New Academic Honesty Post

Nicholas Gresens will assume the role of associate vice provost for academic honesty education and outreach, effective July 1, 2026. This new role, situated in Academic Excellence, underscores the University…

Julie Myers to Retire as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

After two decades of leadership at the University of Rochester, Julie Myers, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, will retire effective August 31. Myers joined the University…

Timothy McGeary named University of Rochester Librarian and Neilly Dean

December 10, 2025

McGeary will serve as the chief strategist and advocate for library services that support research, teaching, and student success across URochester.

Melissa Sturge-Apple named dean of the Warner School of Education & Human Development

December 10, 2025

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…