Counting up commencement
How many gallons of coffee does it take to product a commencement ceremony? Here are some of the ways that campus prepares for the Class of 2017.
d.health Summit showcases innovative approaches to aging
Nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older by the year 2030. To address this challenge, the University’s third annual d.health Summit will convene thought leaders across health care, finance, technology, and policy.
Registry connects international travelers back to University
The Office of Global Engagement can quickly locate and assist University travelers around the world through the use of the global travel registry.
Soccer alumnus champions new varsity house
The Boehning Varsity House, named for former standout member of the men’s varsity soccer team Christopher Boehning ’87, ’88 (MS) and his wife, Julie, will occupy the field level of Genesee Hall, the University’s newest residence hall.
University campuses to be tobacco free starting August 15
Effective August 15, 2017, all of the University’s campuses will be tobacco-free both inside and outside campus buildings. The University will now join 1,468 college and university campuses nationwide that are tobacco-free.
2017 Commencement honorary degree, award recipients announced
The University of Rochester will recognize the outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, scholars, and humanitarians by bestowing 2017 honorary degrees, medals, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
University monitoring winter storm
The University will resume regular operations and scheduled activities tomorrow, Thursday, March 16.
University jumps to No. 18 worldwide for performing arts
According to the 2017 QS World University Rankings released on March 8, eleven U.S. universities ranked in the top 25, with the University of Rochester No. 8 among them.
Engineering students can now go abroad through Global E³
Membership in this international exchange organization makes it more seamless for engineering students to take a semester abroad while continuing with their program of study.
Statement on Recent Presidential Executive Order
Officials from the University’s International Services Office (ISO) continue to strongly recommend that students, scholars, and employees from the affected countries who plan to travel internationally speak with an ISO staff member before leaving the U.S.