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Veteran students make Rochester home
Helping military veterans transition to higher education is a particular strength of the University of Rochester, which is currently 10th on the US News & World Report rankings of “Best Colleges for Veterans.” Six students share their story.
5 things to do this weekend
Calendar editor Jeanette Colby offers her selection of events and activities to check out this weekend. The calendar features a variety of events at all campuses, including the River Campus, Eastman School, Memorial Art Gallery, and Medical Center.
5 things to do this weekend
This week’s picks are part of the annual celebration and inauguration of the new University president and are open to faculty, staff, alumni, parents, as well as the Rochester community. Now in its 19th year, the Rochester community event offers an array of unique speaker, performances, and family activities. The University Events Calendar offers a variety of evens happening on all campuses, including concerts, lectures, and ongoing art exhibitions.
Researchers solve ‘hot spot’ debate
Volcanic hot spots such as the ones that created the Hawaiian Islands have long been considered stationary points, but new data analyses provide conclusive evidence that hot spots are not fixed but are moving.
University leaders emphasize value of international academic community
A message from Richard Feldman, University president; Rob Clark, provost and senior vice president for research; and Jane Gatewood, vice provost for global engagement: Geopolitical tensions have increased the level of stress for many within our community, but we want to emphasize that the world of academic research and learning is enriched by multiple voices, […]
Four high school teachers receive Singer Family Prize
A Commencement tradition for the past 12 years, the Singer Family Prize is given to high school teachers who have made a difference in the lives of the seniors who nominate them.
Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead
Four seniors share their aspirations for the future and some favorite memories as members of the Class of 2019 in this episode of the Quadcast podcast.
5 things to do this weekend
Jeanette Colby, the University calendar editor, offers a selection of events and activities to do this weekend. Log in and check out the University Events Calendar for more things to do. The calendar features a variety of events at all campuses, including the River Campus, Eastman School, Memorial Art Gallery, and Medical Center #1: Hear […]
University announces tuition rates, financial aid for 2019-20
Tuition for University of Rochester undergraduates in the College in academic year 2019-20 will be $55,040, with financial aid rising 6.5% percent over the current year to $146 million. The tuition rate increase is 3.9 percent. Room and board will increase 3.75 percent to $16,470. Tuition for Eastman School of Music undergraduates will increase 3.8 […]
Rochester scientists receive Sloan fellowships
Biologist Nancy Chen and chemist Ellen Matson are among this year’s recipients of Sloan Research Fellowships, recognizing young scientists for their research accomplishments and leadership in the scientific community.