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ADP
Fraternity Quad kitchens reopen after renovations
After losing their personal chefs and having their commercial-grade kitchens closed for two months, Fraternity Quad residents’ kitchens were reopened near the end of October. Read More
bus
‘It’s a Quality of Life Issue:’ Students, admin to discuss improvements to Innovation shuttle service
Changes to the transportation to Innovation Square may be on the horizon, as students living in housing in downtown Rochester have voiced concerns about the lack of convenient afternoon and late-evening transportation to and from the River Campus. Read More
campaign
Malik Evans’ reelection is one of many Democratic wins on Election Day
Democrats dominated Monroe County on Election Day, flipping long-held leadership positions and extending Mayor Malik Evans’ run as Rochester’s mayor by a remarkable margin. Read More
announcement
University concedes: Alumni promised Gmail access until 2029
University alumni will retain access to their Gmail accounts through 2029, the University announced in an email Oct. 30 after receiving criticism from alumni over the decision to terminate access to email accounts. Read More
Dining
Wegmans stays on the menu – UR dining continues local partnership
What began as a pilot program last academic year has expanded to hold a permanent place in campus dining, offering students the chance to enjoy Wegmans-prepared meals from the comfort of campus. Read More
building
Construction significantly underway on campus Catholic center
The Joseph P. Mack Catholic Center began construction earlier this year after a groundbreaking ceremony in February and is set to be completed spring 2026. Read More
emails
Alumni set to lose access to their UR emails, graduates displeased
All alumni University of Rochester Google Gmail accounts will be deactivated effective Nov. 4 2025, as announced in an email sent out to alumni Oct. 8. Read More
Federal Government
Impacts of Government Shutdown on UR
Highly funded universities such as UR can use their own resources to manage a shorter shutdown, but as the shutdown continues, the University will have to prioritize about what to fund. Read More
Boundless Possibility 2030 Strategic Plan
‘A brand is not just a logo’: University leadership explain new marketing strategy
The University announced a new set of logos and other branding elements as part of an overhaul of their branding and marketing strategies Oct. 2. Since 2023, the University has been planning a new marketing campaign as part of the “Boundless Possibility” strategic plan, aimed at elevating and building the University’s profile on a national […]
medical center
URMC provides training for National Emergency Preparedness Month
The four weeks of September were organized into four separate modules, with subjects including fire safety, power loss, medical emergency response, and MedSled training for patient evacuations. Read More
