
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.

12 essential experiences for Rochester students before turning the tassel
Discover the Rochester bucket-list items that you’ll be reminiscing about for years to come.

New scholars program is a catalyst for undergraduate research on chemical sustainability
The inaugural cohort of Barbara J. Burger Chemical Sustainability Scholars embarks on 15-month paid research experiences.

Teaching the teachers to be calm, cool, and collected
A University program trains faculty to embrace mindfulness in the classroom, with instructors and students alike benefiting.

Winner of Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science competition thrives in two states at once
A record 770 Rochester community members weighed in on the competition, which explores the intersection of science, art, and technology.

Commencement history: Winston Churchill addresses Class of 1941 by radio
The University has a proud past of commencement speakers and honorees but the 91st commencement ceremony on June 16, 1941, was particularly noteworthy.

April 2025 in Photos
Rochester knows what April showers bring: the near-end of a spring semester and activities galore. Take a look at how we spent the month.

Rochester engineers serve the community through design capstone projects
Rochester seniors and master’s students provide businesses and nonprofits solutions to real-world problems.

Four Rochester students earn Goldwater Scholarships for science achievement, research promise
Four Rochester undergraduate students earned prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for science achievement and research promise in STEM fields.

How a campus start-up is reinventing the networking experience
Four Rochester students and one alumnus developed a start-up venture called Penpal, a digital business card to help students network.