Hot off the Press! This month's edition of The Core Report. The Core Report provides Rochester WordPress administrators with helpful news, updates, and resources every month. You're receiving this email because you have WordPress administrator access to a University of Rochester website.
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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. |
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Letter from the editor |
Looking back, moving forward |
As the year winds down, it’s worth pausing to reflect on how far we’ve come. This year, we introduced 10 new components to the Rochester Core WordPress theme, making our websites more accessible, on-brand, and ready to serve our audiences. |
We’ve also transitioned from less than a quarter of sites using a University template to more than half—a shift we can all be proud of. |
As we look to 2025, let’s keep that progress going: refining what works, updating what needs attention, and creating spaces that feel clear, welcoming, and true to the University’s mission. |
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Phil Sennett
Director, Web Solutions + UX University Marketing and Communications | University of Rochester |
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Rochester Core theme updates |
Rochester Core is the University’s WordPress theme. Explore features that have been released and what's coming next. |
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Sidebar page template |
We’re enhancing the sidebar page template to include improved nested navigation, making it easier for users to explore related sections of sites. This update will give visitors a clearer structure and a seamless browsing experience. |
| Preview the new sidebar page template » |
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Help shape the future of Rochester Core |
We’re planning the next round of enhancements to the Rochester Core WordPress theme, and your input is essential. This quick survey will take just a few minutes, and your feedback will ensure the theme meets the needs of the entire University community.
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| Share your feedback » |
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Rochester Core in action |
Discover how Rochester Core powers websites, and check out feedback from our community. |
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Administration and Finance |
Explore how the Office of Adminstration and Finance site uses components to help support the University’s faculty and staff. |
| Discover Administration and Finance » |
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| “The WordPress training was concise, informative, and easy to follow. I found the practical tips particularly helpful and would recommend the training to anyone looking to learn WordPress quickly and efficiently.”
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Carol Burke |
Communications & Web Content Manager
Office of Administration and Finance |
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Industry insights |
This month's industry insights are all about user experience—crafting digital spaces that are intuitive, engaging, and designed to help users achieve their goals effortlessly. |
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đź’ˇ Quick tip: Focus on clear and concise content |
Use plain language, break up large blocks of text, and place important information where users can easily find it. Users engage with content that is easy to scan, read, and understand. |
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Building better with Rochester resources |
Access tools and guidance to create work that reflects the excellence and identity of the University of Rochester. |
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WordPress administration and Rochester Core training |
Learn how to effectively use Rochester Core’s components to build and optimize pages in WordPress. Search “WordPress Administration” in MyPath to get started. |
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Digital accessibility for content creators training |
Learn the importance of digital accessibility and gain the essential knowledge to make digital content accessible. Search “Digital Accessibility” in MyPath to get started. |
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Rochester Core documentation library |
Learn more about the University’s WordPress theme: Rochester Core. Check out the theme in action, access demos, and review on-demand training guides. |
| Visit the documentation » |
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Learn how to use Rochester’s colors to ensure consistency across digital projects. |
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Ensure clarity and consistency in your writing with Rochester’s editorial standards. |
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