Students’ Association leaders look ahead to new year
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2022 to our community this fall! We can’t wait for you to discover and enjoy all that this University has to offer.
Rochester remains leading US institution for African Leadership Academy graduates
Seventy-five students have enrolled at the University of Rochester after completing this two-year program designed to develop and foster Africa’s future leaders, scientists, artists, and organizers.
Program helps students ‘level up’ their leadership skills
The Medallion Program aims to help undergraduates build leadership skills, such as confidence and resiliency, to help them manage student organizations or to enact change in the community.
Tips for first-year students
Now that the Class of 2021 has experienced a full year at the University, they’re ready to offer advice to the incoming Class of 2022 with some helpful tips for succeeding in college.
It’s time for the Year of Responsibility
The coming academic year has been named the Year of Responsibility as part of the University’s The Communal Principles Project. In addition to the concept of responsibility, the Project works to promote principles of fairness, freedom, honesty, inclusion, and respect to the University community.
Varsity teams set their sights on successful seasons
Rochester’s varsity sports teams are primed to follow last year’s triumphs with another successful year. Home opener dates and times are announced for this fall’s events.
Colleen Raimond brings passion for LGBTQ issues to the University
As the University’s first LGBTQ coordinator, Colleen Raimond says she has her dream job: “I get excited every day waking up and doing this.” Raimond expands here on her background and what the new position entails.
Upward Bound summer program offers crash course in college
“No one in my family has ever gone to college, and I probably wouldn’t have either,” says Rochester City School District rising senior Jason Cao. “If I had never joined Upward Bound, I wouldn’t have even thought of college. Now, I can’t wait to go.”
Industry road trips offer a glimpse of career options
Each year, University students visit major cities across the country for networking sessions in real-life working environments. Another series of road trips is being planned for the 2018–19 academic year, and students are urged to apply.
Student delegation heads to Bangkok for University Scholars Leadership Symposium
The symposium includes several sessions and panels designed to build contemporary leadership skills with a global perspective.