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Alex Johnson standing behind a practice carillon
Campus Life
May 14, 2019 | 01:01 pm

Carillon strikes a chord for senior physics major

With a major in physics and a minor in music, Alex Johnson ’19 is heading to Belgium after graduation to learn more about “the bells” that inspired him in Rochester. “Lots of deciding to do. There isn’t a wrong decision.”

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Class of 2019, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hopeman Memorial Carillon,
Bobby Gerami.
Campus Life
May 13, 2019 | 09:07 am

Following in his brother’s footsteps—and making his own mark

Bobby Gerami ’19 has taken advantage of many opportunities at Rochester, getting involved with the After Hours a cappella group; club basketball; and the Students’ Association, where he served as treasurer.

topics: Department of Computer Science, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Hannah Dick seated in Meliora Hall
Campus Life
May 10, 2019 | 10:56 am

Two degrees for a student with music on her mind

Hannah Dick ’19, ’19E knew she wanted to pursue a college degree in music. But that wasn’t all. Graduating with dual degrees in percussion and brain and cognitive science, she plans to use music to help people.

topics: Class of 2019, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Eastman School of Music, School of Arts and Sciences,
13 portraits of students with the DAAD RISE Germany logo.
Campus Life
May 9, 2019 | 12:25 pm

13 Rochester students earn research fellowships to Germany

The highly competitive Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program matches students with a host university or institute in Germany according to their area of interest.

topics: awards, DAAD-RISE Scholarships, global engagement,
Muhammad Miqudad photographed in the iZone
Campus Life
May 9, 2019 | 10:41 am

Finding the ‘missing piece’ in social entrepreneurship

Muhammad Miqdad is graduating with a degree in chemical engineering, but his four years at Rochester are leading him to a future focused on connecting the dots between technology, business, and social good.

topics: Class of 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Nik Angyal photographed in Hutchison Hall
Campus Life
May 8, 2019 | 12:17 pm

Tops in the lab and on the soccer pitch

Nik Angyal ’19 had two passions in high school: chemistry and soccer. He graduates from Rochester at the top of his class in both. His next move: pursuing his doctorate and focusing on global climate change.

topics: athletics, Class of 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
six portraits of graduate students
Campus Life
May 7, 2019 | 02:06 pm

Rochester students, alumni offered NSF fellowships

Five Rochester graduate students and one undergraduate have been offered National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, providing up to three years of support for students pursuing STEM or social science degrees.

topics: awards, fellowships, National Science Foundation,
Gillian Gingher photographed in Hartnett Gallery
Campus Life
May 7, 2019 | 11:23 am

Finding a place of her own at Rochester

Gillian Gingher ’19 didn’t want to attend the University of Rochester for one simple reason: her parents did. But in four years, this double major in art history and business has found her own way.

topics: Barry Florescue Undergraduate Business Program, Class of 2019, Department of Art and Art History, School of Arts and Sciences,