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Side view of a large group of URochester NROTC members having a group photo taken on Eastman Quad.

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A proud naval tradition at URochester turns 80

November 7, 2025

The University’s Naval ROTC unit has trained generations of student-leaders and military officers, shaping academic excellence and national service.

Jessica Wang and Sophie Black ’27 examine a bottle of LB media, the standard liquid containing all the necessary nutrients to support bacterial growth used to grow bacteria in the lab.

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URochester students engineer bacteria to build a future on Mars

November 7, 2025

Undergraduates turn Martian air into plastics and fertilizer—earning top honors internationally.

Graphic featuring photo of Jennifer Dunivent next to the University of Rochester shield and the text "alumni connections: Jennifer Dunivent" followed by her list of four degrees and graduation years.

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Jennifer Dunivent ’00N, ’04N (MS), ’08S (MS), ’25S (MBA): First-generation and future-focused

November 6, 2025

The nurse practitioner-turned-operations executive reflects on forging first-generation pathways at the University of Rochester.

Two URochester researchers in souped-up kayaks gather samples where the Genesee River and Erie Canal converge.

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Souped-up kayaks become ‘floating laboratories’ on the Genesee River

November 5, 2025

URochester researchers use specially designed kayaks to collect real-time data on methane and carbon dioxide emissions.

Rick Carl sitting in front of a Moog Synthesizer in the University of Rochester's synthesizer lab.

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Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS): Blending creativity and engineering in synthesizer design

November 4, 2025

The synthesizers Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) created for Moog Music Inc. are part of a new cutting-edge lab at URochester.

Mary Ellen Burris next to an illustration that says "my rochester story with Mary Ellen Burris '68 (EdM)."

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Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM): From “voice of the customer” to champion of education

October 31, 2025

The Warner School graduate built a career advocating for shoppers—then turned her attention to helping future educators thrive.

A student sits in an oak tree.

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October 2025 in photos

October 30, 2025

Pumpkin spice season is in full effect. Take a walk back through how we spent October at the University of Rochester.

A URochester student grabs Wegmans products off the shelf on campus.

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Wegmans makes meals easy at URochester

October 21, 2025

A collaboration between the University and the beloved supermarket chain is a first of its kind.

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Heather Higginbottom ’94: On leading with purpose

October 21, 2025

From Capitol Hill to JPMorgan Chase, the political science graduate traces a career shaped by URochester and driven by public service.

Group of URochester students on the Eastman Quad smiling and greeting each other on the first day of classes.

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Hitting refresh: 7 reasons why transfer students thrive at URochester

October 19, 2025

A flexible curriculum, expert professors, and a global environment illustrate why the University of Rochester is worth considering.

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Nathan Gibbons ’06, ’13S (MBA): On resilience, reinvention, and reimagining business

October 14, 2025

The Simon Business School graduate shares how perseverance shaped his career as a fintech cofounder.

A student in a lab uses a pipette.

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September 2025 in photos

September 30, 2025

It may technically be fall, but September kept us in sunny skies, celebratory weekends, and classroom deep-dives at URochester.