Announcements

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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

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

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.…

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…

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…