Creating Rochester’s Student Experience Team
The hallmark of a great university is the experience it offers its students and learners. Enhancing the student experience and ensuring exceptional undergraduate and graduate education will be a core…
COVID-19 related tenure clock extension clarification
Dear colleagues: On May 27, 2020, Provost Robert Clark issued a memo announcing Extensions to Tenure Due to COVID-19, indicating that “all tenure-eligible faculty members [would] receive a one-year…
McFarland named acting vice provost for academic affairs
Kevin McFarland, PhD, has been named interim vice provost for academic affairs; a position created to provide critical support in the Office of the Provost while Joan Saab, PhD, serves…
Important message on this year’s flu virus
University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: By most indicators, this flu season is projected to be particularly harsh. In fact, current data show that Monroe County is already experiencing…
Gloria Culver to step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
Today we announced that Gloria Culver will step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. During her nine years of service as dean (including…
Changes to COVID-19 guidelines and practices
In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed updated safety procedures and health protocols. “Throughout the COVID-19…
Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester
University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: Since arriving in Rochester, so many of you have taken the time to welcome me and offer support and encouragement as I begin…
Faculty Senate inaugural address
Provost David Figlio gave the following speech at the August 2022 Faculty Senate meeting Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be your colleague. I have…
Support for PhD Students
In a message from University leaders, it was announced that the University will expand its single-payer health insurance coverage to all full-time PhD students across our institution. “Our PhD students…
COVID-19 preparations and guidance for Fall 2022
In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed safety procedures and health protocols ahead of the Fall…