University announces tuition, financial aid increases for 2016-17
Tuition for University of Rochester undergraduates in The College will rise 3.8 percent to $49,260 in the 2016-17 academic year, with the commitment to undergraduate financial aid increasing 13.5 percent to $122.2 million.
President Seligman to hold Witmer Professorship
The Witmers’ decision to create the endowed professorship is rooted in a desire to help provide a strong finish for The Meliora Challenge, which has raised more than $1.3 billion and ends on June 30.
Simon Business School receives $20 million gift commitment
The $20 million deferred commitment will provide unrestricted support for the Simon Business School’s mission and will help ensure the professional success of future Simon students and alumni.
New website to connect veterans with University jobs
University veterans were recognized for their military service and pinned with a new “Veteran Rocky” lapel pin at an event marking the launch of a new online resource.
University honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
With its more than 1,400 trees of 116 different species, the University has again been named a Tree Campus USA institution for the sixth straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced.
University receives $2.5 million HECap grant for Frederick Douglass Building renovations
With over 250 student groups on campus, the reconfigured and more flexible spaces will allow groups to host speakers, programs, and other activities organized for and by students. Work will be done in phases and expected to be complete by August 2016.
Rochester to host hundreds of entrepreneurship professionals for international conference
This fall, more than 350 entrepreneurship experts from the United States and abroad will arrive in Rochester for the 2016 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, or GCEC.
Statement from President Joel Seligman on Constantino’s Market closing at College Town
The University has learned that Constantino’s Market, one of College Town’s original tenants, plans to close effective Feb. 13.
University moves toward all antibiotic-free chicken
In working with Aramark and local suppliers, Dining Services has been able make this large-scale pledge without additional costs to students or customers.
Presidential Diversity Award recipients recognized
The recipients of the 2016 Presidential Diversity Award are Janice Holland, senior HR representative, diversity specialist/facilitator, and community liaison; the One Community program; and Kathy Rideout, dean of the School of Nursing.