University Messages

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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…