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Rochester’s new trustees bring invaluable insight and expertise in many areas, including medicine, business, and diversity.

Despite a new state law, marijuana remains prohibited on campus and University properties because of federal restrictions.

Distinguished leaders, educators, and humanitarians will be honored during this spring’s commencement ceremonies.

Amid ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines, University staff have worked tirelessly to organize a safe and meaningful hybrid commencement for the Class of 2021.

This year, five University of Rochester researchers have received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for early-career faculty.

The new group will assess the current state of student mental health at Rochester and make recommendations to improve student well-being.

Alani has served in the role for more than two decades. Chris Butler will become interim director of the Office of University Audit on August 1.

Fischer has led the University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the past seven years. Deputy Chief Gerald Pickering will become interim chief effective August 1.

The SPRINT Challenge award will benefit students at the University of Rochester and RIT, as NextCorps plans to offer internships with the new software startups.

Chemistry professor Ignacio Franco is the 2021 recipient of the College Award for Undergraduate Teaching and Research Mentorship.