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Illustration showing an open laptop with the "writing 105" written on the screen and a pen forming the first "I" in "writing" and the "1" in "105" to convey the idea of writing skills in communication.

Campus Life

October 25, 2024 | 07:04 pm

Writing 105: The class you need—and want—to take at the University of Rochester

The Rochester Curriculum’s only required course teaches writing skills that benefit undergraduate students throughout college—and well beyond, too.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Writing Speaking and Argument Program,

Darren Lipomi, smiling at sitting at his desk surrounded by video and audio recording equipment.

Campus Life

October 9, 2024 | 12:36 pm

Darren Lipomi: A catalyst for change in chemical engineering

The new professor and department chair aims to clear the air on the field and academia at large.

topics: Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,

Aerial view of Meliora Village on the Wilson Quad during Meliora Weekend 2024.

Campus Life

September 29, 2024 | 05:00 pm

Forever better at Meliora Weekend 2024

Meliora Weekend hosted thousands of University community members for a weekend of joyous celebrations and meaningful conversations.

topics: alumni, events,

An illustration of several colorful, hexagon shaped icons representing different academic fields like space engineering, music, math, AI, and genetics.

Campus Life

September 13, 2024 | 04:00 pm

Back-to-school meets future-ready: New academic programs at Rochester

The range of recently launched degree programs reflects what students, the workforce, and the world need and want to become ever better.

topics: artificial intelligence, Department of Economics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science, Department of Religion and Classics, Eastman School of Music, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School, Warner School of Education,

Two clinicians in a hospital-like setting touch the screen of a mounted tablet.

Campus Life

September 11, 2024 | 03:06 pm

Caroline Easton: Integrating AI and compassion in addiction therapy

Family values lead to technological innovation for a Rochester professor who is transforming addiction psychiatry.

topics: artificial intelligence, faculty, Medical Center,

student facing Rush Rhees Library wears a backpack with a Rocky Yellowjacket mascot sticking out of it.

Campus Life

August 30, 2024 | 04:07 pm

7 Rochester classes that’ll make you want to go back to college ASAP

From film scoring to entomological exploring, the University of Rochester offers courses sure to inspire FOMO—or, the fear of missing out.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,

Alejandro Cruz Setzekorn smiles at the camera with a laptop and monitor in the background showing data science genomics research and figures.

Campus Life

August 28, 2024 | 07:48 am

Alejandro Cruz Setzekorn: Realizing the power of genomics through data science

A data science master’s student analyzes how turning genes on and off can impact neurodegenerative diseases.

topics: Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Medical Center,

University of Rochester students celebrate, cheer, and throw confetti into the night sky with Rush Rhees Library lit up in the background.

Campus Life

August 25, 2024 | 04:24 pm

Boundless beginnings: Welcoming our newest Yellowjackets to Rochester

More than 1,400 first-year and transfer students joined the Yellowjacket family ahead of the new academic year.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Simon Business School,