
First-generation students find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester
About 20 percent of Rochester’s undergraduate student body are the first in their family to make the higher education leap.

Black History Month 2024
The University marks the annual celebration of Black History Month with an array of events, including discussions, lectures, exhibitions, and performances.

Souleymane Diallo ’24 selected as a Schwarzman Scholar
The international relations major from Guinea, West Africa, is among 150 students from around the world to take part in the prestigious program in China.

Mechanical engineering launches overhauled lab courses
Faculty members work with industry advisors to modernize hands-on aspects of the department’s curriculum.

Army veteran follows a winding path to success at Rochester
Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.

Jack Downey: Family tragedy channeled into a passion for social justice
The associate professor of religion helps shape the perspectives of his undergraduates not only at the University, but also at area prisons.

Whitney Gegg-Harrison: Playing with words, exploring cognition, celebrating languages
The writing professor and self-described ‘nerd about pedagogy’ teaches students from across the globe about the value of all languages.

James McGrath: ‘Neat’ way of teaching becomes a student rite of passage
The biomedical engineering professor’s approach has spillover effects beyond the signature undergraduate course he’s taught for 20 years.

Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities
Each year, the Hajim School awards well-rounded students with the Robert L. Wells Prize. Meet the Class of 2024 recipients.

Boundless festivities at Meliora Weekend 2023
The annual fall celebration combining reunion, homecoming, and family weekend welcomed thousands to campus for four days of activities, get-togethers, and programs.