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Rochester Core theme updates |
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New media component |
The media component creates remarkable frames for images and videos on pages. We’ve published a new version that includes significant design changes and performance enhancements. |
| Experience the new media component » |
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Coming soon |
Enhanced navigation component |
The navigation component allows you to place menus within page content. We’re working on a fresh design and tech approach. Development is in progress and will be completed in June. |
| Preview the navigation component » |
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Spotlight |
Rochester Core in action |
Discover how the Web Governance Council used the components to help share a University-wide initiative to improve our “digital campus” of websites. |
| Check out the Web Governance Council » |
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Rochester Core powers 83 University sites,
which account for 21,981 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. |
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Nielsen Norman Group |
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Creating a delightful user experience relies on three critical components. |
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Oho interactive |
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Check out eight different types of effective higher education marketing videos. |
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Need to recharge? Here are several ways to stay inspired while you work. |
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Create a navigation structure that’s informed by data analysis and user insights. |
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Training resources and opportunities |
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Creating accessible digital documents |
📌 Live + Virtual Training Session 🗓️ Tuesday, June 25 This session will teach core digital accessibility concepts and outline concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. |
| Learn more and sign up » |
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HigherEd Web accessibility summit |
📌 Virtual Conference 🗓️ Tuesday, July 30 Learn best practices, share stories with your peers, and expand your knowledge on a wide range of accessibility topics. |
| Register and learn more » |
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WPCampus 2024 |
📌 In-Person + Virtual Conference 🗓️ Wednesday, July 31 WPCampus 2024 is a three-day conference with sessions focused on the growth of higher education, accessibility, WordPress, and its people. |
| Register and learn more » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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Have a great month, Rochester. |
You’ll receive the next edition of The Core Report in June. |
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