
First institution-wide commencement in decades will celebrate entire Class of 2022
More than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students will be honored during a ‘one University’ ceremony—the first in nearly three decades—in Fauver Stadium on May 13.

Rochester students win national awards and fellowships
From Fulbright awards to Projects for Peace funding, the array of honors recognize the scholars’ academic achievement, research potential, and commitment to service.

How to get a job after college: 5 tips for juniors and seniors
Rochester’s Jodyi Wren, a career education professional with more than 15 years of experience, offers tips for current students and recent graduates.

Gandhi Institute focuses on youth initiatives to curb violence
The University affiliate, offering programs, workshops, and outreach to teach de-escalation practices, enters its fourth decade.

Blinded in an accident, guitar student finds community at Eastman
Eshaan Sood ’25, a first-year jazz guitar student at Eastman blinded in an accident in 2015, finds support and community among his teachers and peers.

Smart acoustic devices: coming soon to a screen near you?
A Rochester team that includes Ben Kevelson ’22 is using flat panel technology to build a more cost-effective smart device that can also function as a touch interface.

‘Coach K’ and Rochester: Undefeated at the Palestra
The college basketball world is celebrating Duke’s legendary ‘Coach K’ this season as he finishes an influential career that included early games at Rochester.

Ocean conservationist Alexandra Cousteau to speak to University community
As part of the Difficult Conversations series, the granddaughter of French explorer Jacques Cousteau will discuss the urgency of saving Earth’s waters.

Rheeda Walker, expert on Black mental health, to deliver University’s 2022 MLK address
The University of Houston professor will discuss mental health challenges facing African Americans and take questions from the audience during her January 21 address.

Beth Greenwood ’22 in a league of her own
The mechanical engineering major continues to break boundaries for women in baseball. She’s played for Rochester’s varsity team, trains with the US national women’s squad, and will appear in an upcoming TV show on Amazon Prime.