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Closeup of collage of nine posters from the 2021 Undergraduate Research Expo.

Undergraduate scholars take a virtual stage to share findings

Held online for the second year in a row, the annual Undergraduate Research Expo celebrates ‘an important part’ of University of Rochester culture.

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17 sophomores honored with O’Brien Book Award

Seventeen sophomores are recognized with the Suzanne J. O'Brien Book Award for their exceptional academic and leadership accomplishments during their first year of college.

Ten masked and distanced students sit outside on the Hajim Quad lawn surrounded by red brick buildings and blue skies.

New advisory board will help address the challenges that international students and scholars face

The University-wide board will work to address broad issues that international students and scholars encounter while pursuing their academic and career goals.

cook from Dining Services hands a sample of chili from a large pot to students on the other side of the table, all are wearing masks.

Campus Dining Services: Putting the fun—and safety—in food

Masks and social distancing have mixed with creative specialty foods at River Campus dining halls this year.

Two military helmets outfitted with WetWare Biosystems technology.

University of Rochester students win Air Force research grant

Started and operated by Rochester undergraduates, WetWare Biosystems incorporates new medical technologies into existing equipment to stem the effects of traumatic brain injuries.

Stack of books on table to suggest wide choice of electives for college-bound students.

Tips for the college-bound: Choosing high school electives

February 5, 2021

Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions in the College offers advice on which courses to take, and why.

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Students serve as public health ambassadors to reinforce pandemic safety measures

February 4, 2021

Rochester students volunteer to serve as public health ambassadors to help raise awareness among their peers about campus precautions and procedures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Rows of full grocery bags on tables near entranceway.

Staff and volunteers help ease students into quarantine housing

January 28, 2021

Staff and volunteers provide welcome bags, peer support, and food delivery to students in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19.

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Beauclaire Mbanya ’20 awarded Rhodes Scholarship in global competition

November 19, 2020

Beauclaire Mbanya is the third Rochester student or alumnus to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. He will head to Oxford, UK, to pursue a master's degree relating to sustainable energy.

Emma Chang holding a film slate marker labeled MTV NEWS.

Capturing an audience with K-pop and classical music

November 11, 2020

Classically trained Rochester graduate Emma Chang ’20 has become a YouTube sensation by sharing her musical expertise and interest with fans of the worldwide pop music genre.

five portraits of students, side by side.

Military veterans find a home at URochester

November 10, 2020

Rochester is annually recognized as a Best College for Veterans for its efforts to ensure service members can access the benefits of higher education. Meet a few of the current University students who have served in our nation's armed forces.

student does a leap on the quad that makes it look like he is jumping over Rush Rhees Library.

Living a dream on American Ninja Warrior

October 16, 2020

Will Schlageter ’20 (T5), a former triple major at Rochester, is in the semifinals of the NBC sports competition.