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Recreational marijuana remains prohibited on University’s campuses

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

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2021 honorary degrees, medals, and teaching awards announced

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

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Commencement 2021: Planning pomp and circumstance during a pandemic

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

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Rochester’s latest CAREER award recipients pursue wide range of projects

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

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University-wide coalition on student mental health and wellness is formed

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

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Salim Alani to retire as executive director of internal audit

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.

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Public Safety Chief Mark Fischer to retire at the end of July

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.

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University affiliate NextCorps receives federal grant to help create software companies

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.

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Mentoring undergraduates through ‘uncharted territory’ in chemistry research

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

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Search for Rochester’s next provost gets under way

President Sarah Mangelsdorf has appointed an interim provost and an interim vice president for research along with introducing a new leadership structure.

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Frederick Douglass Institute announces two postdoctoral fellows

Mia Alafaireet and Ricardo Milhouse will join the University for the 2021–22 academic year to teach and continue their research.

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University sets tuition rates, financial aid for 2021–22

The Board of Trustees recently approved the undergraduate and professional school tuition rates for the next academic year.