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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."
Campus Life
July 16, 2025 | 02:07 pm

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. 

topics: alumni, Alumni Connections, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Department of Biology, Eric Wagner, faculty, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
Graphic shows Steven Dewhurst against a blue background and alongside text that reads "my Rochester story with Stephen Dewhurst, vice president for research."
Campus Life
July 16, 2025 | 12:01 pm

Stephen Dewhurst: A door, left open

How Rochester’s Vice President for Research built a career on curiosity, collaboration, and access.

topics: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, faculty, Medical Center, My Rochester Story, School of Medicine and Dentistry, staff, Stephen Dewhurst, videos,
Biomedical engineering PhD student Fazla Mashrur wears an electroencephalography cap during an experiment.
Campus Life
July 7, 2025 | 12:05 pm

June 2025 in Photos

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

topics: Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, Memorial Art Gallery, School of Arts and Sciences,
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."
Campus Life
July 3, 2025 | 11:24 am

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.

topics: alumni, Alumni Connections, Class of 2017, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, James Zavislan, videos,
Storm clouds roll past University of Rochester’s Rush Rhees Library.
Campus Life
May 29, 2025 | 01:43 pm

May 2025 in Photos

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

topics: commencement, Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, River Campus Libraries, School of Arts and Sciences,
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."
Campus Life
May 27, 2025 | 05:06 pm

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.

topics: Allen Topolski, alumni, Alumni Connections, Department of Art and Art History, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,