‘Leave a Light on for Others’
To mark the first anniversary of the University’s Black Alumni Network, six Black members of the University’s Board of Trustees...
Tribute: Jay Last ’51
Considered one of the fathers of Silicon Valley, Jay Last ’51, ’11 (Honorary) had an extraordinary career in science, technology,...
Talking to Strangers in Stressful Times
The SaFE program was set up to offer a guiding hand to parents who are low-income, or don’t have a...
She’s Got ‘Clazz’
Janinah Burnett ’02E (MM) was two when her Uncle Henry, a bass player, sat her down in a chair onstage...
A Tribute to Bill Boomer ’63W (EdM)
I met Coach Bill Boomer ’63W (EdM) on the pool deck during freshman orientation in the summer of 1977. I...
Has Harp, Will Travel—and Upset Expectations
Mary Lattimore ’02E calls her harp “my friend.” They’ve been through a lot together, and the instrument has the scars...
What Makes a Great Coach?
After leading the Buffalo Bills to a record-setting season in 2020, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll ’97 has emerged as a...
Changemaker: Combining Engineering and Medicine
The lives of family members inspire an engineer to improve health care in Africa. Mercy Asiedu ’14 earns an inaugural...
My Magic Two Words Are “What’s Next?”
Ed Hajim tried to hide the story of his life from most of the people who know him. Even his...
Driven to Succeed
I arrive at the University of Rochester campus in the fall of 1954 alone with just a black leather jacket...