
Beth Greenwood ’22 in a league of her own
The mechanical engineering major continues to break boundaries for women in baseball. She’s played for Rochester’s varsity team, trains with the US national women’s squad, and will appear in an upcoming TV show on Amazon Prime.

College seniors hitting the job market should follow these tips
Rochester’s career center director says the pandemic has opened up new opportunities, but graduates must be flexible.

Kudzai Mbinda ’22 named Rhodes Scholar-Elect
The chemical engineering major from Harare, Zimbabwe, is Rochester’s second recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship in two years.

University recognized for making opportunities abroad accessible through Gilman Scholarship
More than 150 Rochester students have studied abroad with Gilman Scholarships in the past 20 years.

Jason Middleton: Looking at film with a critical eye
The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

Elaine Sia: Teaching the ‘how’ as well as the ‘what’ in science
The biology professor has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000, including students in the 100-level Genetics, the first demanding course in that major.

Will Bridges: Innovation and student involvement as teaching tools
A fourth-generation teacher with a passion for post-World War II Japanese literature, the associate professor is always searching for innovative ways to reach his students.

Amid student mental health challenges, Rochester broadens outreach and access
Peer counseling, mindful practice, therapy dogs, 24/7 care—supporting the well-being and mental health of college students at Rochester takes many forms.

University releases results of Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct
The data shed light on students’ perceptions and experiences, which will be used to inform prevention efforts and resources moving forward.

How to write your best college application essay
Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers college applicants some dos and don’ts when writing the application essay.