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Rochester Core theme updates |
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Now available |
New navigation component |
The navigation component allows you to place menus within page content. We’ve published a new version that includes significant design changes and performance enhancements. |
| Experience the new navigation component » |
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Coming soon |
Testimonial component |
The new testimonial component will help share quotes and stories from students, alumni, faculty, and staff with our audiences. We’re working on a brand-new design and tech approach. Development is in progress and will be completed in August. |
| Preview the testimonial component » |
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Spotlight |
Rochester Core in action |
Check out how the Office of Human Resources uses the Rochester Core components to support the University’s 30,000+ faculty and staff. |
| Explore the Office of Human Resources » |
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Rochester Core powers 85 University sites,
which account for 21,981 pages. |
Rochester Core is the parent theme for 48% of all published University WordPress sites. If you’re interested in using the theme, contact University Marketing and Communications. |
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ux magazine |
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UX is a superhero breaking through the digital jungle to get your message across. |
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Adobe |
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Review the principles of a good user experience. |
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princeton |
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Discover several ways you can design websites for all audience members. |
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Dodonut |
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Learn how a design thinking process can inform the services and products you offer. |
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Training resources and opportunities |
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HighEdWeb 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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Introduction to PDF accessibility |
📌 Live + Virtual Training Session 🗓️ Wednesday, August 28 Discover the essentials of PDF accessibility, including setting up Acrobat Pro, converting source documents into accessible PDFs, and remediating complex elements like tables. |
| Learn more and sign up » |
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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 August. |
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