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Campus & Community

Recognition, research, and global reach for students and alumni

URochester student and alumni award recipients are pursuing research, entrepreneurship, and community-based work around the globe.

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Campus & Community

Memorial Art Gallery raises $9 million to make admission free in 2027

A surge of donor support has accelerated MAG’s timeline for expanding access to art and cultural education across the region.

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University News

Leadership Conversation with Kathy Parrinello

The Strong Memorial and Highland Hospital CEO talks about expanding and enhancing care in and outside the hospital.

Dennis DeSantis gestures while teaching a class that explores music creation and technology.

Campus & Community

Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology

The program builds on URochester’s growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation.

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University News

James Druckman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

The political science professor is a renowned expert in political polarization and American democracy.

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University News

Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements

URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.

Rick Carl and a URochester undergraduate manipulate a Moog synthesizer.

University News

URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering

The collaboration between the Eastman School of Music and Hajim School of Engineering bridges audio technology and artistry.

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University News

Leadership Conversation with Reitumetse Mabokela

The vice provost shares how a rapidly shifting landscape affects URochester’s global strategy.

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University News

Simon Business School expands pathway to accelerated master’s degree through new college partnerships

Students at partner institutions can earn their MS from Simon in one year.

Portrait of Sarah Jesse within a shield outline against a yellow background with a darker yellow chevron on it.

University News

Leadership Conversation with Sarah Jesse

The Memorial Art Gallery’s director discussed art, access, and the museum’s future.

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University News

Mt. Hope Family Center receives grant to improve maternal and infant health

The $1.7 million grant will help enhance services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants in Monroe County.

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University News

Rachael Honig named University senior vice president and general counsel

Honig, who joins URochester on August 1, will serve as key legal advisor to the president, the board of trustees, and leadership throughout the University.