Master of suspense: Thomas Perry ’74 (PhD) on the thrill of writing thrillers
The acclaimed author has penned more than two dozen novels.
Staying in the mix: How a senior design project became a successful business
Daniel Fine ’19 and Ben Schmitz ’19 create digital plug-ins that add unique effects to musical tracks, delighting amateur hobbyists and award-winning producers.
Neurodivergent Rochester undergraduates mentor the next generation
The University’s chapter of the national program Eye to Eye engages and uplifts area middle schoolers with learning differences.
Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and service
They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.
Teaching the teachers to be calm, cool, and collected
A University program trains faculty to embrace mindfulness in the classroom, with instructors and students alike benefiting.
How a campus start-up is reinventing the networking experience
Four Rochester students and one alumnus developed a start-up venture called Penpal, a digital business card to help students network.
Lea Thome ’22: A global citizen helps shape global policy
At Rochester, the German native forged her path to a career analyzing international relations in an interconnected world.
John Ghyzel ’24: From pro pitcher to Rochester graduate
Seven years after leaving the University to play professional baseball, the Virginia native earned a bachelor’s in engineering science.
Steve Blank ’07: A ‘zigzag’ path to Lucasfilm
The film and media studies major worked numerous part-time gigs before landing a job with the company that produces Star Wars.
Jamal Holtz ’20: How to find yourself—and your people—on campus
The former Students’ Association president offers advice on how Rochester students can ‘make their hive a home.’