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Aerial view of Meliora Village on the Wilson Quad during Meliora Weekend 2024.

Campus & Community

Forever better at Meliora Weekend 2024

September 29, 2024

Meliora Weekend hosted thousands of University community members for a weekend of joyous celebrations and meaningful conversations.

Muse statues surrounded by greenery next to Rush Rhees Library are seen via aerial drone

September 2024 in Photos

September 26, 2024

Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.

From the Magazine

Alumni in the news

A Rochester Review roundup of select University of Rochester alumni who have made headlines for their accomplishments.

The Whites, a family of four, stand on the balcony of the Rush Rhees Library tower with the city of Rochester skyline in the background.

From the Magazine

A sort of homecoming

An alumnus and his family chose the Medical Center for gene therapy after their son’s diagnosis with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Wegmans Hall, a modern four-story brick building with large glass windows, lit from inside, at dusk. A well-maintained lawn with a walkway is in the foreground, and the University of Rochester Library is visible in the background.

From the Magazine

Bit by megabit: 50 years of computer science at URochester

The Department of Computer Science at Rochester marks 50 years of revolutionary progress.

Night-time view of large multicolored sphere in center of Las Vegas downtown with fireworks in background.

From the Magazine

Reengineering the concert experience

Stu Elby ’82 helps make Sphere a revolutionary entertainment venue.

From the Magazine

Basic haircare is not always cut and dried

Barbers and stylists connect with us as humans, care for communities, and make us feel whole, says ClipDart founder Kyle Parker ’18.

Close-up of Josh Shapiro.

Campus & Community

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.

JJ Ruby leaning against a metal shelf and holding a baseball.

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.

UHS building

University News

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.