Student Life
17 sophomores honored with O’Brien Book Award
Seventeen sophomores are recognized with the Suzanne J. O’Brien Book Award for their exceptional academic and leadership accomplishments during their first year of college.
New advisory board will help address the challenges that international students and scholars face
The University-wide board will work to address broad issues that international students and scholars encounter while pursuing their academic and career goals.
Campus Dining Services: Putting the fun—and safety—in food
Masks and social distancing have mixed with creative specialty foods at River Campus dining halls this year.
University of Rochester students win Air Force research grant
Started and operated by Rochester undergraduates, WetWare Biosystems incorporates new medical technologies into existing equipment to stem the effects of traumatic brain injuries.
Liberty League to resume play with 2021 spring sports
The Presidents Council for one of Rochester’s intercollegiate varsity leagues has voted to resume spring sports, predominantly against other league teams and with COVID-19 precautions in place.
Tips for the college-bound: Choosing high school electives
Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions in the College offers advice on which courses to take, and why.
Students serve as public health ambassadors to reinforce pandemic safety measures
Rochester students volunteer to serve as public health ambassadors to help raise awareness among their peers about campus precautions and procedures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Staff and volunteers help ease students into quarantine housing
Staff and volunteers provide welcome bags, peer support, and food delivery to students in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19.
Beauclaire Mbanya ’20 awarded Rhodes Scholarship in global competition
Beauclaire Mbanya is the third Rochester student or alumnus to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. He will head to Oxford, UK, to pursue a master’s degree relating to sustainable energy.
Capturing an audience with K-pop and classical music
Classically trained Rochester graduate Emma Chang ’20 has become a YouTube sensation by sharing her musical expertise and interest with fans of the worldwide pop music genre.