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Provost Message
March 29, 2023

Creating Rochester’s Student Experience Team

The hallmark of a great university is the experience it offers its students and learners. Enhancing the student experience and ensuring exceptional undergraduate and graduate education will be a core…

The hallmark of a great university is the experience it offers its students and learners. Enhancing the student experience and ensuring exceptional undergraduate and graduate education will be a core…

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Provost Message
February 9, 2023

COVID-19 related tenure clock extension clarification

Dear colleagues:    On May 27, 2020, Provost Robert Clark issued a memo announcing Extensions to Tenure Due to COVID-19, indicating that “all tenure-eligible faculty members [would] receive a one-year…

Dear colleagues:    On May 27, 2020, Provost Robert Clark issued a memo announcing Extensions to Tenure Due to COVID-19, indicating that “all tenure-eligible faculty members [would] receive a one-year…

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Provost Message
January 9, 2023

McFarland named acting vice provost for academic affairs

Kevin McFarland, PhD, has been named interim vice provost for academic affairs; a position created to provide critical support in the Office of the Provost while Joan Saab, PhD, serves…

Kevin McFarland, PhD, has been named interim vice provost for academic affairs; a position created to provide critical support in the Office of the Provost while Joan Saab, PhD, serves…

The Office of the Provost announces the new interim role for Kevin McFarland, PhD, in supporting academic affairs at the University.
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Provost Message
December 7, 2022

Important message on this year’s flu virus

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: By most indicators, this flu season is projected to be particularly harsh. In fact, current data show that Monroe County is already experiencing…

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: By most indicators, this flu season is projected to be particularly harsh. In fact, current data show that Monroe County is already experiencing…

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Provost Message
November 4, 2022

Gloria Culver to step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

Today we announced that Gloria Culver will step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. During her nine years of service as dean (including…

Today we announced that Gloria Culver will step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. During her nine years of service as dean (including…

A statement from University of Rochester Provost David Figlio about leadership changes in the School of Arts & Sciences.
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Provost Message
October 4, 2022

Changes to COVID-19 guidelines and practices

In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed updated safety procedures and health protocols. “Throughout the COVID-19…

In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed updated safety procedures and health protocols. “Throughout the COVID-19…

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Provost Message
September 6, 2022

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…

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…

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Provost Message
September 2, 2022

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…

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…

Provost David Figlio addressed the University of Rochester Faculty Senate at the August 2022 meeting. Read the full speech.
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Provost Message
August 25, 2022

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…

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 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.
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Provost Message
August 11, 2022

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…

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…

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