Marco Rocchi elected Rector of the University of Urbino

Marco Rocchi has been elected as the new Rector of the University of Urbino Carlo Bo. Following a runoff election held on October 5 and 6, Rocchi secured 59.57% of the weighted votes, defeating Giovanni Boccia Artieri, who received 34.93%.

The election saw a high turnout of 91.61%, with 732 voters participating out of 799 eligible voters, including faculty, technical-administrative staff, librarians, and students. Rocchi, a Professor of Medical Statistics and a biostatistician, demonstrated strength among both faculty and administrative staff.

In his upcoming term, which begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through 2032, Rocchi aims to implement changes such as increasing student influence in university bodies and creating new social spaces. He also plans to strengthen institutional ties with the Marche Region to secure more funding and intends to address university finances, personnel expenses, and hiring plans.