Campus

Housing exemptions a safe haven for some, others feel overlooked

“I was just shocked that someone could read my [application] and say that I did not have reason enough to be given housing. I physically don’t have a home." Read More

UR settles Jaeger retaliation suit with $9.4 million

The uproar over the allegations spurred a federal lawsuit, an investigation, and the resignation of then-president Joel Seligman. Read More

UR student and staff member have coronavirus. Monroe County has 81 cases, 2 fatalities.

As of 4 p.m. Monday there are 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Read More

2020 commencement canceled

It's uncertain what will replace the celebrations planned. Mangelsdorf indicated that she is considering the options for a “virtual University-wide event. Read More

Satisfactory/Fail is default grading system for semester

Satisfactory credits will count for majors, minors, and degree requirements. Students may choose to get a letter grade through an online form. Read More

Spring break extended five more days following student outcry

Provost Robert Clark wrote that the extension applies to AS&E, Eastman, "and some other schools." Read More

Updates for Eastman students on changes to campus services 

Students wishing to stay in the Student Living Center must be approved by Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Robert Bones. Read More

Strict requirements for campus housing detailed in dean’s email

Students cannot stay on the AS&E campus unless they face travel restrictions, housing insecurity, or come from a country with a severe COVID-19 risk. Read More

Updates on changes to food, housing, and other services

Dining locations are take-out only, and students are expected to leave once they’ve picked up food and paid. Use of reusable cups and clamshells is halted. Read More

Undergrads asked to remain off-campus, classes to move online for semester

Classes will be held online for the rest of the semester, and spring break will be extended for two days to prepare for online classes. Read More