University of Rochester Profile

In the News

1. "University of Rochester Partners with Microsoft for AI and Cloud Innovation"
   Source: Rochester Business Journal - Published January 18, 2023.
   Focus: The university has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its research capabilities through AI and cloud-based platforms. The goal is to improve medical research, engineering programs, and campus-wide administrative efficiencies.

2. "University of Rochester Sees Record Enrollment Despite National Decline in Numbers"
   Source: Democrat & Chronicle - Published August 1, 2023.
   Focus: The institution achieved an all-time high enrollment for Fall 2023, attributed to expanded scholarship offerings and strengthened online admissions processes.

3. "Major Renovations Announced for University of Rochester Medical Center"
   Source: URMC Newsroom - Published May 2023.
   Focus: Announced a $350 million investment in infrastructure and technology upgrades for its medical center, enhancing patient care and educational facilities.

4. "University of Rochester Introduces Climate Change and Sustainability Hub"
   Source: Inside Higher Ed - Published March 5, 2023.
   Focus: The new hub integrates research and teaching with real-world sustainability projects in the Rochester community.

Technology and Software

Core Technology Partners:
- Learning Management System (LMS): Blackboard Learn
Source: University of Rochester website's IT Services.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Workday (for HR and Financial), Oracle PeopleSoft (Student Information System)
Source: G2 Crowd
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce
Source: EdTech Connect
- Admissions Management: Slate by Technolutions
Source: College Admissions Office Announcements.
- Virtual Learning Tools: Zoom, Panopto
Source: University IT Services.

Other Popular Tools Used:
- GitHub (for research collaboration)
- MATLAB (used by engineering and physics departments)
- Esri ArcGIS (geospatial studies and geography research)

Budget

Source: University Annual Financial Reports (via <a href="http://www.rochester.edu">www.rochester.edu</a>)

Endowment

$3.67 Billion (as of 2023)

Source: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Org Chart

Source: University Directory (<a href="http://www.rochester.edu">www.rochester.edu</a>)

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