University actively addressing vehicle vandalism and thefts
The plan includes significant increases to the surveillance of surface lots and garages.
Board welcomes two trustees, recognizes three life trustees
At a May meeting, the University Board of Trustees elected two new members, and recognized three members on becoming life trustees.
Eastman School of Music Dean Jamal Rossi to step down after 2023–24 academic year
Rossi has served as the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean since 2014, presiding over a transformational period for the renowned music school.
Shaun Nelms appointed vice president for community partnerships
The new role seeks to deepen the University’s commitment to the city and the region.
MAG director to lead DC art museum
Jonathan Binstock has been named the next director of the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, home to a storied collection of Impressionist and modern art.
Environmental Health & Safety’s Mark Cavanaugh to retire in December
Cavanaugh has been the University’s longest-serving leader of EH&S, contributing to numerous expansion and renovation projects over the years.
Erin Martin Kane named interim vice president for communications
Kane, who brings more than 25 years of experience in communications, public affairs, and marketing, begins the role on November 20.
Developers of bladeless LASIK earn AAAS Golden Goose Award
Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou’s discovery of chirped pulse amplification at the University of Rochester helped make bladeless LASIK possible.
Laith Awad ’24 receives inaugural Obama-sponsored Voyager Scholarship for public service
A first-generation college student and accomplished leader and scholar, Awad aims to address systemic racism and socioeconomic disparities within health care.
Elizabeth Stauderman, vice president for communications, to step down in December
Since joining Rochester’s leadership team in 2015, Stauderman has led a “digital-first” approach to the University’s communications efforts.