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Love that lasts: alumni couples who found their forever at the University of Rochester<\/h1>\n

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Every year, our community grows in more ways than one\u2014through lifelong friendships, shared experiences, and sometimes, even true love. These alumni found more than an education here; they found their person. From serendipitous encounters to deep-rooted connections, their stories prove that love and learning go hand in hand.<\/p>\n

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Featured stories <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Sydney C<\/span>ruz (S<\/span>isson) \u201921 and R<\/span>oland C<\/span>ruz \u201920<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Sydney and Roland\u2019s love story took shape on campus, where music and a cappella, shared laughter, and late-night study sessions brought them closer together. Roland\u2019s playful (and not-so-subtle) efforts to be near Sydney eventually turned their connection into a lifelong partnership.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Read their love story<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”96972″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” mkd_css_animation=”” link=”\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/2025\/02\/03\/how-love-and-art-intertwine-siobhan-and-udays-eastman-journey\/”][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Siobhan P<\/span>louffe \u201920, \u201920E<\/span> and U<\/span>day S<\/span>ingh \u201920E<\/span>, \u201925E<\/span> (DMA<\/span>)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Siobhan and Uday, two remarkable Eastman School of Music alumni, found love
\nthrough their shared passion for music and saxophone. From harmonizing on stage
\nto composing their life together, their story is a beautiful duet of love and
\nartistry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Read their love story<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”96952″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” mkd_css_animation=”” link=”\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/2025\/02\/05\/rooted-in-rochester-a-familys-story-of-love-and-legacy-across-generations\/”][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rooted in R<\/span>ochester: A<\/span> family\u2019s story of love and legacy across generations<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Julius Stoll Jr. \u201940<\/strong> and Ann Stoll \u201941<\/strong> fell in love at the University of Rochester, setting the stage for their son, Ric J. Stoll \u201974<\/strong>, to meet Cathy L. Troisi \u201974, PP\u201913<\/strong> \u2014and years later, for their daughter, Jessica K. Stoll \u201906, \u201909 (MA), \u201913 (PhD),<\/strong> to find love with Lukas R. Pfaff \u201910 (MA), \u201913 (PhD)<\/strong>. Across three generations, Rochester has been more than a university\u2014it\u2019s been the heart of their family\u2019s love story.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Read their love story<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_color=”#ffc70a” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Did You Find Love at Rochester?<\/h2>\n

Some love stories begin in the most unexpected places\u2014like a late-night study session, a shared class, or a chance encounter on campus. Did you meet your partner at the University of Rochester? Share your love story with us by leaving a class note on the alumni website! [\/vc_column_text]Submit a class note today<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_color=”#e7e7e7″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

More Rochester love stories<\/h2>\n

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