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Sorority members call for mass disaffiliation in open letter

The letter, written by three Alpha Phi women of color and signed in solidarity by nine white sorority members, calls for an end to Greek life at UR. Read More

Discriminatory recruitment practices stir up uncertainty for Alpha Phi, Greek life

The applicants considered the prettiest, the letter says, would likely be the only ones to make it through recruitment. Read More

Socially distant undergraduate move-in plans announced

More information on the University’s restart plans can be found on the University’s coronavirus planning page. Read More

Fall 2020 plans finalized pending governor’s approval

The University’s plan is subject to change pending its accordance with a set of yet-to-be-released guidelines from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Read More

Anti-racist petitions make rounds at UR

Two petitions demanding that UR permanently ban firearms for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) have been circling UR. Read More

UR tentatively starts reopening research labs

The labs have several social distancing measures in place, like limiting the number of people in labs, strategically scheduling shifts, and reorganizing spaces. Read More

Employee furloughs and pay cuts spur calls for equity

Several groups have been calling for administration to take a second look at these decisions. Read More

Flags will be lowered for UR employee death

Steven Merriam, a technician for the School of Medicine and Dentistry, died May 19.  Read More

Fall 2020 plans tentatively announced in the face of COVID-19

Classes will start in late August, and be offered in-person and online through Thanksgiving, according to the email. Read More

Meliora Weekend canceled for Fall 2020

The announcement, written by Senior Vice President for University Advancement Thomas Farrell, says that the University canceled the event due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read More