Provost’s Messages

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: Since arriving in Rochester, so many of you have taken the time to welcome me and offer support and encouragement as I begin…

Provost David Figlio gave the following speech at the August 2022 Faculty Senate meeting Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be your colleague. I have…

In a message from University leaders, it was announced that the University will expand its single-payer health insurance coverage to all full-time PhD students across our institution. “Our PhD students…

In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed safety procedures and health protocols ahead of the Fall…

This message was sent via email to the University community on August 9, 2022 Dear University Community, Cases of monkeypox (MPV) continue to rise in several parts of the country,…

Dear members of the University of Rochester community, I’m thrilled to join the University as your provost this Friday. While I am new to the University and to the Rochester…

Dear colleagues, To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the ways we teach, conduct research, and learn would be an understatement. I recognize the continuous need to be flexible,…