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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.…

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

February 28, 2025

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

October 16, 2024

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…