
Nicole S. Sampson named interim provost
Sampson, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, will begin the new role on August 1.

Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Tech Hub wins $40 million for semiconductor innovation
The University of Rochester is a lead partner in a three-region consortium focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

Cheryl Kodjo named next University Health Service director
An experienced clinician and leader, Kodjo will oversee primary care services for students and health and wellness initiatives for the campus community.

Provost David Figlio stepping down to return to teaching and research
Figlio will take academic leave before returning to his faculty appointments with the economics department and the Warner School of Education.

Board welcomes three trustees, recognizes four trustees emeriti
At its May meeting, the University’s Board of Trustees elected three new board members and recognized four members who were moved to trustee emeritus status.

Kate Sheeran named Eastman School of Music Dean
Sheeran, who is a graduate of Eastman, will be the school’s eighth dean and the first woman to hold the role.

Carla Gazes named deputy general counsel for health sciences
Gazes will oversee the University of Rochester Medical Center’s legal and strategic counsel.

University names first associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning
The new position will lead the real estate strategy for the University of Rochester’s on- and off-campus spaces.

Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the University of Rochester’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.

UHS Director Ralph Manchester to retire at the end of June
Manchester has spearheaded key campus health initiatives, including the tobacco-free campaign and Eastman Performing Arts Medicine.