Here’s to the Class of 2021
With ceremonies spanning across six days, respecting social distancing guidelines and gathering limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University honored this year’s graduating class in a commencement season like no other.
Four graduating seniors honor the high school teachers who influenced them
A Rochester commencement week tradition in its 15th year, the annual Singer Family Prize recognizes excellence in secondary teaching.
Seniors in digital media studies present capstone projects
Undergraduate students showcase how digital media can help address real-world problems.
Dual degree student enjoyed the best of both worlds
Tessa Nojaim majored in tuba performance at Eastman and political science in the College.
Eastman scholar finds a home in Rochester’s early music community
Cambridge organ scholar earns her second doctorate at the Eastman School of Music.
Eden Thomas ’21 fulfills her dream with Rochester degree
The first-generation student discovers that “one opportunity opens a whole bunch of other doors and connections.”
Wade Norwood to deliver 2021 College Commencement address
Norwood will also receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the School of Arts & Sciences.
Andrea Bell is ready to take on new challenges with MBA in consulting
MBA candidate led initiatives around career development, mental health and wellness, and racial equity as a student at the Simon Business School.
Simon MBA follows his principles as a leader who benefits society
MBA candidate Keenan Heyward says Rochester’s business school helped hone his ideas about professional and community leadership.
Commencement 2021: Planning pomp and circumstance during a pandemic
Amid ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines, University staff have worked tirelessly to organize a safe and meaningful hybrid commencement for the Class of 2021.