Christopher Deeney appointed new director of the Laser Lab
A leader in science and innovation, Deeney brings to the role his extensive experience running complex operations.
New director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute reflects on her background and plans
June Hwang brings her whole self—a Korean American woman, a Northern Californian, and a scholar of German and Jewish studies with a specialty in film—to the role.
Search underway for Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO
A committee has been assembled to help with the search for the role, which reports directly to the president.
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.
International vision association honors Susana Marcos
The Center for Visual Science director has been elected a Gold Fellow by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
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.
Northwestern University dean named provost at Rochester
Northwestern dean and economics scholar David Figlio will become Rochester’s chief academic officer in July.
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.
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.
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.