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March 2024 in Photos

March ushered in spring and a wealth of activities across the University of Rochester. Take a brief look back at how we spent the month.

A group gathered in a window to view the total solar eclipse through smoked glass.

Campus & Community

3 old-school tips for viewing the solar eclipse

We dug into the campus newspaper archives to trace the evolution of eclipse knowledge—and etiquette—over the last century.

Pablo Sierra Silva sits and gestures while teaching among a couple of students seen from behind.

Campus & Community

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.

Partial solar eclipse seen through clouds.

Campus & Community

Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the University of Rochester’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.

Bright, multicolored, prismatic background with text that reads "The University of Rochester celebrates Women's History Month."

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

We’re sharing the stories of women in the University’s history whose contributions deserve wider recognition.

Female hurdler jumps over a Rochester-branded hurdle

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February 2024 in photos

February 29, 2024

As we make the leap into March, enjoy a look back at how we spent February at the University of Rochester—from snow to sun and everything in between.

Mitch O'Connell and a fellow researcher in a lab raising a Petri dish to examine it.

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Mitch O’Connell: A serendipitous path to CRISPR

February 26, 2024

The Aussie native originally thought of becoming an astrophysicist. Now, he’s exploring the intricate universe of protein structures.

Artist's rendering of Europa Clipper Spacecraft flying over a Jupiter's Europa moon.

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Coursework: Advanced Lens Design teaches optics through teamwork

February 23, 2024

A popular optical engineering course equips students with technical and professional skills while putting them on the radar of industry-connected alumni.

three students seated on a bench look over the back of the bench.

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For whom the bells toll: Siblings honor late father

February 13, 2024

A bench on the River Campus stands as a memorial to the man who discovered the University of Rochester for his three children.

A collage of photos of first generation students at the University of Rochester with "1st" as a text overlay.

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First-generation students find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester

February 1, 2024

About 20 percent of Rochester’s undergraduate student body are the first in their family to make the higher education leap.

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Black History Month 2024

January 31, 2024

The University marks the annual celebration of Black History Month with an array of events, including discussions, lectures, exhibitions, and performances.

Ice floes float past University of Rochester’s River Campus along the Genesee River during a long exposure at sunset

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January 2024 in photos

January 31, 2024

Enjoy a look back at some of January’s memorable (indoor and outdoor) moments.