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Person in a lab coat with their back facing the camera in a brightly lit chemistry lab.

Rochester scientists have secured national funding for a multi-institutional research effort that could alter the basic rules of chemistry.

University of Rochester scientists secured national funding for a multi-institutional research effort that could alter the rules of chemistry.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nick Vamivakas, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, Todd Krauss, William Jones,
Close-up of Holly Crawford.
University News
October 6, 2021

Holly Crawford to step down in November

Crawford has served as the University’s senior vice president for administration and finance, chief financial officer, and treasurer since 2016.

Holly Crawford has served as the University of Rochester’s senior vice president for administration and finance, CFO, and treasurer since 2016.

topics: announcements,
Bust of William Warfield outside in downtown Rochester, New York.

A bust of singer, actor, and activist William Warfield ’43E, ’46E (MM), ’88 (Honorary) has been installed at the Miller Center Courtyard across from the Eastman School of Music in downtown Rochester, New York. “We are proud to partner with the William Warfield Scholarship Fund and to display this remarkable sculpture by artist Shawn Dunwoody, honoring Mr. Warfield’s legacy to our Eastman community, as well as to Rochester and the world,” says Jamal Rossi, Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School. Learn more about the sculpture and commemorative plaque. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)

topics: alumni, diversity, Eastman School of Music, education,
Six graduates in bright outfits and regalia toss their caps into the air.

Health and safety were top priorities during the first large event for alumni, students, and families since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meliora 2021 was the first large event for University of Rochester alumni, students, and families since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

topics: Class of 2020, commencement, events, Meliora Weekend,
Graduation cap and crumpled paper to illustrate college application essay writing.
Campus & Community
September 28, 2021

How to write your best college application essay

Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers college applicants some dos and don’ts when writing the application essay.

The University of Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions offers college applicants dos and don’ts in writing the application essay.

topics: admissions, Robert Alexander,
portrait of George Takei

Takei is the latest guest speaker to visit campus as part of the Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change series.

Takei is the latest guest speaker to visit campus as part of the University’s 'Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change' series.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Donald Hall, events,
Apartment building along river and set against blue sky.

The University is finalizing the purchase of the Brooks Crossing apartment complex, which it has leased and used for upperclass student housing since 2014.

The University of Rochester is finalizing the purchase of the Brooks Crossing apartment complex, which it has leased and used for student housing.