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The Core Report

The Core Report provides Rochester WordPress administrators with news and resources every month. You’re receiving this because you have administrative access to a University of Rochester WordPress site.

Rochester Core theme updates

Now available

New query component

The query component builds feeds populated with posts based on categories and tags. We’ve published a new version that includes significant design changes and performance enhancements.
Experience the new query component »

Coming soon

Enhanced media component

The media component creates remarkable frames for images and videos on pages. We’re working on a fresh design and tech approach. Development is in progress and will be completed in May.
Preview the media component enhancements »

Rochester Core in action

The Office for Human Subject Protection launched a refreshed website using Rochester Core. Discover how they used the components to build a new digital home for their office.
Check out the Office for Human Subject Protection »

Rochester Core powers  81  University sites, 
which account for  21,777  pages.

Rochester Core is the parent theme for 46% of all published University WordPress sites. If you’re interested in using the theme, contact University Marketing and Communications.

Industry insights

Nielsen Norman Group

Homepage design: 5 fundamental principles

Effective homepages are simple and easy, communicate the site’s purpose, show engaging content, and prompt action.

Oho interactive

Managing internal content on your higher ed site

University sites have content intended for internal audiences that stresses menu structures and clogs search experiences.

creative communications associates

Using AI ethically: Considerations for higher ed marketers

Ethical factors to keep in mind when publishing content that has been generated or edited with ChatGPT.

Carnegie

Rethink, reuse, repurpose: An evergreen content strategy that saves time

Explore strategies for repurposing content to extend engagement and reach across various platforms.

Training resources and opportunities

Rochester Core training in MyPath

A WordPress administration course is available to all University staff members in MyPath. The course includes 21 chapters on best practices and how to use components in the Rochester Core WordPress theme. The training can be found by searching for 'WordPress' in MyPath. Check out the on-demand guides.
Access the training on MyPath »

Intro to digital accessibility for content creators

đź“Ś Live + Virtual Training Session 

🗓️ Thursday, May 2

This session will cover the importance of digital accessibility and provide the necessary foundation to make content accessible.
Learn more and sign up »

2024 Carnegie digital workshop

đź“Ś Live + Virtual Training Session

🗓️ Wednesday, May 22
Hear from higher ed marketing experts on topics like search engine marketing, social media advertising, user-generated content, website optimization, digital storytelling, and more.
Register and learn more »

Editorial style guide

This guide helps the University community ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency for writing across all publications—including websites.
Review the style guide »

Have a great month, Rochester.

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