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University Trustee Sandy Parker remembered for her devotion to Rochester, education

University of Rochester Trustee Sandra (Sandy) Parker—community advocate, philanthropist, and admired business leader—passed away on June 5 at the age of 75.

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University of Rochester among first to join White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Participants in the challenge commit to taking key actions to help get their campus communities vaccinated.

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Wade Norwood to deliver 2021 College Commencement address

Norwood will also receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the School of Arts & Sciences.

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Board elects three members, honors four life trustees

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

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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.