Rheeda Walker, expert on Black mental health, to deliver University’s 2022 MLK address
The University of Houston professor will discuss mental health challenges facing African Americans and take questions from the audience during her January 21 address.
Ashley Van Vechten ’08 named head coach of the women’s soccer
One of the most decorated student athletes in the history of the program, Van Vechten returns to Rochester after coaching for three seasons at Suffolk University in Boston.
New University Fleet Program centralizes departmental vehicle purchasing, maintenance
The program is expected to create new efficiencies University-wide in purchasing and maintenance, as well as add sustainability benefits.
Kevin Garewal named dean of University of Rochester Libraries
Garewal is a noted collaborative leader with extensive collection development experience in university, public, and special libraries.
New York State extends University’s partnership with East High through 2025
The unique university-school partnership, managed through the Warner School of Education, will continue to build on the successes that have transformed the school’s culture and its students’ educational outcomes.
Chris Butler named University’s chief audit executive
Chris Butler has been serving as interim executive director of the Office of University Audit since August.
University moves to $15 per hour minimum wage, effective November 21
University leaders have moved up by more than a year the implementation date of the previously announced commitment to raise the minimum wage.
Elizabeth Milavec named interim University senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer
Elizabeth Milavec, who has been with the University of Rochester since 2016, begins her interim role on November 6.
New, colorful shuttles start rolling on campus
Several new shuttle buses featuring an exterior wrap with vibrant and striking graphics have debuted on the University’s campuses.
Secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees named
With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.