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portrait of Sam Thomas wearing a tie and blue suit jacket standing in front of a brick wall.

University News

Samuel Thomas named dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

September 10, 2025

Thomas, a renowned scientist and experienced academic leader, begins in his new role on January 1, 2026.

Portrait of Paul Sotoudeh in a navy suit, yellow patterned tie, and glasses, smiling in a bright hallway.

University News

Paul Sotoudeh named ombuds at the University of Rochester

September 3, 2025

Sotoudeh brings to the role more than two decades of service as an ombuds with the federal government.

Thomas J. Farrell Senior Vice President and James D. Thompson Chief Advancement Officer

University News

For Ever Better campaign goes beyond gift-giving

August 28, 2025

As the University’s comprehensive campaign nears launch, Farrell reflects on philanthropy’s power to connect communities and shape higher education.

An 80s cassette player with tapes scattered around it and an iPad displaying SketchCassette, a plug-in offered by Aberrant DSP.

Campus & Community

Staying in the mix: How a senior design project became a successful business

August 12, 2025

Daniel Fine ’19 and Ben Schmitz ’19 create digital plug-ins that add unique effects to musical tracks, delighting amateur hobbyists and award-winning producers.

Graphic featuring a photo of Eric Wagner near a blue background that shows the University of Rochester spirit "R" and the worlds "alumni connections: Eric Wagner '97, molecular genetics."

Campus & Community

Eric Wagner ’97: From first-generation student to RNA trailblazer

The alumnus-turned-faculty member reflects on how his undergraduate years set the stage for his life’s work.

Close-up of a blue-gloved finger holding an intraocular lens.

Science & Technology

What are intraocular lenses? And how can they restore sight for patients with cataracts?

New technology is quickly improving the world’s most common form of eye surgery.

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Campus & Community

Sarah Bjornland ’17: Embracing her management superpowers

Meaningful connections with faculty and industry experts helped the Rochester graduate find her niche in the field of optics.

Graphic that says Meliora Weekend 2025 and September 18–21, 2025, and shows photos of the three main headliners: Erik Larson, Lisa Genova, and Trevor Noah.

University News

University announces keynote speakers, signature events for Meliora Weekend 2025

The program includes the For Ever Better campaign launch, a celebration of the University of Rochester’s past, present, and future.

Photo of Tommy Evans in a layout that shows the University of Rochester "spirit R" and says "alumni . . . connections: Tommy Evans '99, political science/studio art."

Campus & Community

Tommy Evans ’99: Witnessing and reporting on world events

One of NPR’s top editors discusses how his Rochester education equipped him for an unexpected career in journalism.

Closeup of a medal bearing the University of Rochester seal.

Campus & Community

Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and service

They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.