
RCCL changing name to Center for Community Engagement
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership’s new name reflects the center’s focus on connections with community partners.

Military veterans find a home at University
Rochester is annually recognized as a Best College for Veterans for its efforts to ensure service members can access the benefits of higher education. Meet a few of the current University students who have served in our nation’s armed forces.

Professors from AS&E recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching
Tanya Bakhmetyeva, Rudi Fasan, and Scott Seidman are this year’s recipients of the Goergen Awards, an annual recognition for faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

Tanya Bakhmetyeva ’06 (PhD) is a teacher and teammate in the classroom
The associate professor of gender, sexuality, and women’s studies believes in empowering students through experiential learning.

Rudi Fasan is a chemistry professor with all the elements of success
Fasan is being recognized for his commitment to training undergraduates to perform biological and organic chemistry research in the lab.

Scott Seidman’s ‘particular set of skills’ helped faculty through challenges of distance learning
The biomedical engineering professor, who is being recognized for undergraduate teaching, says his philosophy is to give students freedom with responsibility.

Living a dream on American Ninja Warrior
Will Schlageter ’20 (T5), a former triple major at Rochester, is in the semifinals of the NBC sports competition.

College finds a connection with students in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican students who arrived as guests after Hurricane Maria have made their mark on campus—and helped the College attract more students from the island.

Five tips for applying to college during the pandemic
Robert Alexander, the dean of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment, offers advice for prospective students and parents as they lay out a path to college over the next several months.

Three professors earn honors for teaching excellence
Annual Goergen Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognize faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.