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ICE
Trump’s visa revocations reach UR
Editor’s note (4/27/2025): this story is accurate as of 4/27. Later updates may not be reflected. In light of the recent executive orders issued by the present presidential administration, student visas have become a hot topic of discussion throughout the country. Numerous college campuses — including Columbia University, Brown University, and more — have experienced […]
graduate students
Fifth year and graduate students now offered housing in Southside
The University will start offering housing opportunities for graduate and fifth-year students in previously undergraduate-exclusive living spaces starting Fall 2025. This new program, aimed mostly towards fifth-year students, will draw on what was previously undergraduate housing, Executive Director of Residential Life & Housing Services Dan Watts explained in an email to the Campus Times. “As […]
Administration
UR Graduate students begin strike for unionization
At the corners of Wilson Boulevard and Elmwood Avenue, one of two main entrances to UR’s River Campus, a crowd waves signs and shouts out chants as it marches in a loop along one of the intersection’s crosswalks. UR’s graduate students are on strike. “We love this institution, and we give so much to the […]
activism
Petition to Protect Student Activism gains traction on campus
“There can be no affirmation of students’ right to free expression without the removal of excessive surveillance and policing, whether that surveillance and policing comes from administration or external enforcement agencies,” Perez told the Campus Times. Read More
Community
Culture Fair highlights campus cultures for third year running
“The community as a whole kinda comes together for this one big event,” Andrade-Gonzales told the Campus Times. “It seems that everyone is very proud of their culture and their identity.” Read More
donald trump
Ukrainian Students Association urges renewed support for Ukraine
Kariazov’s goal is consistency: while it may be a trend to support Ukraine now, URUSA’s efforts won’t end until the war does. Read More
Administration
University appoints new provost: Nicole Sampson
Nicole Sampson, professor of chemistry, was named University Provost January, effective Feb. 1. Read More
federal policies
SA passes Resolution to Protect the University’s International and Immigrant Populations
The resolution says that all people have the right to “live, learn, and work at the University of Rochester, including our international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.” Read More
Safe Ride
“Safe Ride” expands service, adds new off-campus stops
The service dubbed the “personal campus Uber” by some made a comeback last month with the rollout of “Tripshot” – a new and convenient app. The University’s ‘Safe Ride’ program serves to help students travel between and around the University between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Read More
healthcare
UR Medicine homecare workers and the road to unionization
Workers have been put in “a really rotten spot” due to having to squeeze more work into the same time that they previously had. Read More
