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May 2024 in Photos

In May, the University celebrated the Class of 2024—with a few detours along the way. Take a look back at the month in photos.

A person looks over an old manuscript in a room lit only by electric candles

November 2023 in photos

November 29, 2023

Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.

Yellow "R" flag on a light pole set against fall trees

October 2023 in photos

October 31, 2023

October brought fall in all its splendor to the University of Rochester. Take a brief look back at some favorite images from the past month.

Triptych of the 2023 Goergen Award recipients: Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath.

Professors of religion, writing, and biomedical engineering recognized for teaching excellence

October 25, 2023

Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath approach undergraduate teaching at Rochester in distinctive ways that resonate with their students.

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

Campus & Community

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.

University buildings are seen from above at twilight

Campus & Community

September 2023 in photos

September 28, 2023

Take a brief look back at some memorable moments captured at Rochester in September.

Student jumping high with blue sky behind them.

August 2023 in photos

August 30, 2023

A look back at some moments in August you may have missed—and some images we couldn’t help but share.

Closeup of Meliora medallion carving at the base of a campus flagpole.

University News

Board welcomes two trustees, recognizes three life trustees

At a May meeting, the University Board of Trustees elected two new members, and recognized three members on becoming life trustees.

portrait of Gloria Culver

University News

Gloria Culver to step down as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

November 3, 2022

Culver has served as dean since 2015, overseeing an expansion of interdisciplinary units and supporting school-wide research initiatives.

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Science & Technology

Seed funding reflects how data science, AR/VR transform research at Rochester

October 17, 2022

The University’s Goergen Institute for Data Science supports collaborative projects across all disciplines.