Awards celebrate community diversity and inclusion efforts
The recently redesigned Presidential Stronger as One Diversity Awards honor the breadth of excellence within and beyond the University of Rochester community.
Board of Trustees approves tuition rates for 2022–23 academic year
The Board of Trustees has approved tuition rates, room and board fees, and financial aid increases for the next academic year.
University earns silver rating in recognition of sustainability accomplishments
For the third time in a row, Rochester has been recognized as a STARS Silver Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Eight faculty members appointed to named professorships
Eight additional faculty members at the University were appointed to named professorships during the second half of 2021.
Ocean conservationist Alexandra Cousteau to speak to University community
As part of the Difficult Conversations series, the granddaughter of French explorer Jacques Cousteau will discuss the urgency of saving Earth’s waters.
University of Rochester plans in-person, institution-wide commencement ceremony
A new ceremony on May 13 will kick off a weekend of events to celebrate the academic achievements of all members of the Class of 2022.
Career education leader Joe Testani named deputy to president
Testani, associate vice provost and executive director of the Greene Center, will help oversee work on institutional planning and priorities.
Bruce Arden, former dean of engineering, dies at 94
Under Arden’s leadership, Rochester’s engineering school pursued important initiatives in undergraduate programs, faculty hiring, and and government and industrial relations.
Northwestern University dean named provost at Rochester
Northwestern dean and economics scholar David Figlio will become Rochester’s chief academic officer in July.
Former Medical Center faculty member to lead NIH
Past director of the Center for Oral Biology, will be acting director of the nation’s foremost medical research agency.