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Announcements
July 21, 2025

Academic Budget and Planning Update 

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: 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…

topics: Provost,
Announcements
July 9, 2025

University Announces International Travel Registration

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…

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…

topics: Provost, Vice Provosts,
Announcements
June 18, 2025

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…

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…

Announcements
June 14, 2025

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…

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…

topics: transdisciplinary,
Announcements
April 25, 2025

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…

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…

An update to Provost Nicole Sampson's April 22 message about town halls and other resources to support the international community.

topics: Provost,
Announcements
April 23, 2025

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

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

topics: Provost,
Announcements
April 18, 2025

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 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 met with NYS PERB mediator over the planned grad student strike. No resolution, but the University values dialogue and backs NLRB elections.

Announcements
April 17, 2025

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.

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

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

Announcements
April 15, 2025

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.…

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.…

Announcements
April 8, 2025

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…

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…