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Illustration of common college packing list items shows an open suitcase with a shirt, Teddy bear, passport, and umbrella inside of it while nearby is a shower caddy, flip flops, and winter weather gear to illustrate what to bring to the dorm.

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Your unofficial URochester college packing list

August 17, 2026

URochester students and Residential Life staff share the college dorm essentials they wish someone had told them about.

URochester PhD student and advisor in a lab to illustrate how to choose a PhD program and advisor.

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Thinking about a PhD? Your biggest questions, answered

August 10, 2026

Professor Darren Lipomi offers candid advice on choosing a graduate program, finding the right advisor, funding your education, and building a career in research.

William Horn in a flight suit in front of a jet.

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From the classroom to the cockpit—and beyond

Rochester native and F-35B pilot William Horn ’14 returns home as a featured performer at this year’s Rochester International Airshow.

A photo collage illustration of the seven URochester student entrepreneurs who competed in the New York Business Plan Competition.

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Student entrepreneurs learn business by starting one

With professional guidance and proximity to assets, URochester students launch and build companies as part of their campus experience.

Meliora Weekend 2026 graphic with headshots of the four headlining artists.

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Headliners, programs, and events announced for Meliora Weekend 2026

The University’s signature celebration features nearly 300 events, bestselling authors, and award-winning entertainers.

Two URochester students get situated within an off-road vehicle.

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Driven to be ever better through off-roading

URochester students gain hands-on engineering experience through designing, building, and racing off-road vehicles together.

Jacob Factor plays the French horn across from Amy Lerner while wearing a custom neck brace to treat pharyngoceles.

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An out-of-this-world design hits the high notes

Medicine, engineering, and pedagogy experts harmonize to help a French horn student overcome a rare throat condition.

Close-up of Josh Shapiro.

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Get to know Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro

The URochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.

Black and white photo of the University of Rochester basketball team, showcasing players in vintage uniforms.

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Holding court: 125 years of Yellowjacket men’s basketball

Across more than 2,500 games and 1,400 wins, generations of student-athletes have built one of the University’s most successful programs.

Black-and-white archival photo of the seven members of Broad Street Stroke posing together outdoors in 1970s attire.

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They got the funk

Five decades after forming the funk band Broad Street Stroke at URochester, the members still gather every weekend on Zoom.

The Meliora seal on a flagpole.

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Recognition, research, and global reach for students and alumni

URochester student and alumni award recipients are pursuing research, entrepreneurship, and community-based work around the globe.

Dennis DeSantis gestures while teaching a class that explores music creation and technology.

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Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology

The program builds on URochester’s growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation.