
Get to know Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro
The Rochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.

Beyond Moneyball: Alumnus supports the Houston Astros using physics and engineering
JJ Ruby ’21 (PhD) is helping the Major League Baseball team gain an edge through experimental physics and computational statistics.

Cheryl Kodjo named next University Health Service director
An experienced clinician and leader, Kodjo will oversee primary care services for students and health and wellness initiatives for the campus community.

‘I will love you forever, Sweetheart’
In recognition of Memorial Day, we’re profiling three members of the University of Rochester community who lost their lives in war.
University community celebrates the remarkable Class of 2024
On May 17, the University conferred academic degrees to more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the 174th Commencement ceremony.

Musical documentary with Rochester roots gets a Pulitzer Prize nod
Paper Pianos, a live-performance musical documentary written and co-created by the International Theatre Program’s Nigel Maister, tells the story of an Afghan musician and refugee Milad Yousufi.

Flump! Splatter! Pop!
Grace Stensland ’23, a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV, delights in odd noises.
Show us your town: Tokyo
Entrepreneur Yohay Wakabayashi ’10, ’11S (MS) shares some of his favorite things to do in one of the world’s top destinations for culture and cuisine.

Hello, coffee
Entrepreneur Craig Dubitsky ’87 has teamed up with actor Robert Downey Jr. to create Happy, a brand with a social mission.

Great catch
Beth Greenwood ’22—the first American woman catcher in NCAA baseball history—has joined Phillies’ minor league affiliate as a development coach.