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Two students sit on a bench near the George Eastman statue.

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7 new academic programs debut at Rochester

August 28, 2025

The programs—centered on AI, aerospace, Latinx studies, and more—enhance the University’s extensive degree offerings.

Members of the University of Rochester Class of 2029 form the Spirit R.

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Welcome to Rochester: A week of celebrating our newest Yellowjackets

August 24, 2025

Our campuses are abuzz with school spirit for the 2025–26 academic year.

two students make adjustments to two yellow panels on the ground.

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URochester engineers serve the community through design capstone projects

August 21, 2025

Rochester seniors and master’s students provide businesses and nonprofits solutions to real-world problems.

An 80s cassette player with tapes scattered around it and an iPad displaying SketchCassette, a plug-in offered by Aberrant DSP.

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Staying in the mix: How a senior design project became a successful business

August 12, 2025

Daniel Fine ’19 and Ben Schmitz ’19 create digital plug-ins that add unique effects to musical tracks, delighting amateur hobbyists and award-winning producers.

Graphic featuring a photo of Eric Wagner near a blue background that shows the University of Rochester spirit "R" and the worlds "alumni connections: Eric Wagner '97, molecular genetics."

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Eric Wagner ’97: From first-generation student to RNA trailblazer

The alumnus-turned-faculty member reflects on how his undergraduate years set the stage for his life’s work.

Graphic shows Steven Dewhurst against a blue background and alongside text that reads "my Rochester story with Stephen Dewhurst, vice president for research."

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Stephen Dewhurst: A door, left open

How Rochester’s vice president for research built a career on curiosity, collaboration, and access.

Biomedical engineering PhD student Fazla Mashrur wears an electroencephalography cap during an experiment.

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June 2025 in Photos

Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

Graphic that shows a photo of Sarah Bjornland alongside the University of Rochester "spirit R" and text that reads "Alumni Connections: Sarah Bjornland '17, optics."

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Sarah Bjornland ’17: Embracing her management superpowers

Meaningful connections with faculty and industry experts helped the Rochester graduate find her niche in the field of optics.

Storm clouds roll past University of Rochester’s Rush Rhees Library.

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May 2025 in Photos

We know exactly how to close out an academic year in style. Take a peek.

University of Rochester students lead a classroom activity using a projected “Mentee Design Book” while middle school students watch and participate.

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Neurodivergent Rochester undergraduates mentor the next generation

The University’s chapter of the national program Eye to Eye engages and uplifts area middle schoolers with learning differences.

Photo of Tommy Evans in a layout that shows the University of Rochester "spirit R" and says "alumni . . . connections: Tommy Evans '99, political science/studio art."

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Tommy Evans ’99: Witnessing and reporting on world events

One of NPR’s top editors discusses how his Rochester education equipped him for an unexpected career in journalism.

Closeup of a medal bearing the University of Rochester seal.

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Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and service

They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.