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URochester’s space for academic news and information

This page includes recent leadership messages and important updates from the provost as well as news from the University community. Explore the latest news below.

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At the Table Series

Academic Leadership Q&A: Rob Alexander on Enrollment Strategy and Student Success

Rob Alexander discusses Rochester’s evolving approach to enrollment, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and how faculty and staff can help strengthen recruitment and student success. Read Rob’s Q&A >

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The Dispatch

Leadership Messages & Announcements

Research Impact

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What tiny fossils tell us about Earth’s changing oceans

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

For paleoceanographer Chiara Borrelli, microscopic fossils buried beneath the seafloor are a window into the oceans of the past—and a changing planet.
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NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility.
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Removing an inflammation-linked protein makes aging worse

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

URochester researchers have found that cGAS, a protein known for triggering inflammation, also plays a protective role.

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Faculty News

Thomas Howard leads the ECE 216: Mechatronics and Embedded Systems.

Thomas Howard: Find big problems that will keep you challenged

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Embracing change in the ever-evolving field of robotics earned Howard URochester’s highest award for teaching.
Laurel Carney.

Laurel Carney: Stacking her deck for undergraduate success

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

The biomedical engineering professor builds student confidence through high expectations and personal attention.
Benjamin Hafensteiner.

Benjamin Hafensteiner: Helping students connect the dots

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

An engaging and approachable teaching style in chemistry earned Hafensteiner URochester’s highest award for undergraduate instruction.

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Staff News

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URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

The new role will help advance the computing, data, and AI capabilities that power research and discovery across the University.
Adrienne Morgan.

Adrienne Morgan, vice president for engagement and enrichment, announces retirement

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Morgan held leadership roles across the University, including at the Health Sciences Campus, for more than three decades.
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URochester names Patrick Carley as leader for facilities, utilities, and construction

Fri, 09 Oct 2026

Carley brings three decades of experience leading facilities and emergency operations at large, complex campuses, including Baylor University.

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Student News

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4 myths about what it means to be a ‘good student’

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

URochester experts challenge common assumptions about academic success—and offer practical ways to become a more successful college student.
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Yellowjackets from the start: Welcome Week sets the tone for a new school year

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Excitement, anticipation, and school spirit abound as new and returning students arrive at URochester for the start of the 2026–27 academic year.
Hire Rochester interns Alayna Leestma, Claire Cho, Triet Ly, and Ivan Cea Gomez on the URochester quad.

New paid internship program helps URochester students launch careers

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

This summer’s inaugural Hire Rochester undergraduates are building skills, confidence, and professional connections.

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