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Celebrating Women’s History Month

We’re sharing the stories of women in the University’s history whose contributions deserve wider recognition.

Mitch O'Connell and a fellow researcher in a lab raising a Petri dish to examine it.

Mitch O’Connell: A serendipitous path to CRISPR

February 26, 2024

The Aussie native originally thought of becoming an astrophysicist. Now, he’s exploring the intricate universe of protein structures.

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Coursework: Advanced Lens Design teaches optics through teamwork

February 23, 2024

A popular optical engineering course equips students with technical and professional skills while putting them on the radar of industry-connected alumni.

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For whom the bells toll: Siblings honor late father

February 13, 2024

A bench on the River Campus stands as a memorial to the man who discovered the University of Rochester for his three children.

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First-generation students find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester

February 1, 2024

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

January 31, 2024

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

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Souleymane Diallo ’24 selected as a Schwarzman Scholar

December 11, 2023

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.

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Mechanical engineering launches overhauled lab courses

November 20, 2023

Faculty members work with industry advisors to modernize hands-on aspects of the department’s curriculum.

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Army veteran follows a winding path to success at Rochester

November 9, 2023

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 seated at a desk in a classroom teaching with two students seated with their laptops out of focus in the background.

Jack Downey: Family tragedy channeled into a passion for social justice

October 25, 2023

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 wears a mask and gesticulates while seated in front of a laptop at the head of a classroom.

Whitney Gegg-Harrison: Playing with words, exploring cognition, celebrating languages

October 25, 2023

The writing professor and self-described ‘nerd about pedagogy’ teaches students from across the globe about the value of all languages.

James McGrath sits among his biomedical engineering students in a Hylan Hall classroom.

James McGrath: ‘Neat’ way of teaching becomes a student rite of passage

October 25, 2023

The biomedical engineering professor’s approach has spillover effects beyond the signature undergraduate course he’s taught for 20 years.