Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester
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…
Faculty Senate inaugural address
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…
Support for PhD Students
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…
COVID-19 preparations and guidance for Fall 2022
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…
University resources for monkeypox (MPV)
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,…
Message from incoming provost David Figlio
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…
Follow Up to Faculty on Spring 2022 Message
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,…