
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.

MERT evaluation looks at ways to grow, strengthen operations
The Medical Emergency Response Team, a River Campus student organization in place since 1972, has paused its responses to calls while it undergoes evaluation.

Moving on in: The Class of 2025 arrives to campus
First-year and transfer students—including the largest incoming class in College history—arrive at Rochester, ready to kick off the academic year.

Incoming students use Instagram to connect with each other
Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2025 have been getting acquainted before the start of the school year.

Madison Lang ’22 honored with ‘astronaut scholarship’
The biomedical engineering major is one of 60 college students pursuing STEM degrees who were selected for the award.

Members of University community honored at Gwennie Awards
The annual awards, back this year after being cancelled in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrate those who support the mission of the University’s Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections.