Rochester sets institutional record with four Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious national award supports promising US students who are pursuing research careers in STEM fields.
Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship
The political science major from Puerto Rico is the first Rochester student to earn the honor since 2004.
In Art New York, Angelica Aranda ’23 finds a niche in book art
A program for University of Rochester students inspires the Queens native to build community through art.
University receives five-star rating for LGBTQ inclusivity
The Campus Pride Index ranks Rochester among the nation’s best for making the educational experience welcoming and respectful for all.
English major from The Gambia helps preserve ancient African fables
Fatoumatta Jobe is transcribing in Wolof—and then translating into English—centuries-old stories passed down orally.
Sam Becker ’25 reaches a sled hockey milestone
The optics major, a bone cancer survivor, is a member of the Buffalo Sabres and the US Men’s Development sled hockey teams.
Todd Union earns historic designation
The Georgian Revival Building, constructed in 1930, was a student center and the birthplace of the University of Rochester’s Gay Liberation Front.
Tips for high school juniors: beginning the journey to college
Dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers a checklist for college-bound high school juniors.
‘Communicating Your Professional Identity’ flourishes at 10
“It brings together writing pedagogy, career and life design, and campus stakeholders,” says lead instructor Laura Jones.
How will AI chatbots like ChatGPT affect higher education?
University administrators and faculty weigh in on the pros and cons of the newest online learning tool.