Exploring the ethical dilemmas of emergency care on the front lines
Rachel Whitmoyer ’24, a double major in physics and philosophy, brings her work as an emergency medical technician to bear on her studies at Rochester.
Pablo Sierra Silva: Using primary sources to immerse students in the past
The history professor leads his class back in time to analyze events that shaped today’s world.
For whom the bells toll: Siblings honor late father
A bench on the River Campus stands as a memorial to the man who discovered the University of Rochester for his three children.
First-generation students find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester
About 20 percent of Rochester’s undergraduate student body are the first in their family to make the higher education leap.
Author Rachel L. Swarns to deliver 2024 MLK Commemorative Address
The New York University professor examines slavery and its lasting impact on the United States.
Souleymane Diallo ’24 selected as a Schwarzman Scholar
The international relations major from Guinea, West Africa, is among 150 students from around the world to take part in the prestigious program in China.
Army veteran follows a winding path to success at Rochester
Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.
Professors of religion, writing, and biomedical engineering recognized for teaching excellence
Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath approach undergraduate teaching at Rochester in distinctive ways that resonate with their students.
Jack Downey: Family tragedy channeled into a passion for social justice
The associate professor of religion helps shape the perspectives of his undergraduates not only at the University, but also at area prisons.
Whitney Gegg-Harrison: Playing with words, exploring cognition, celebrating languages
The writing professor and self-described ‘nerd about pedagogy’ teaches students from across the globe about the value of all languages.