Physicist and jazz pianist combines music and science at Rochester
College alumnus Philippe Lewalle graduates with a PhD in physics but stays close to his piano.
‘I am ready to be many things’
As he prepares for graduation, Beirut native Marc Haddad ’21 says he’s had “some of the best experiences of my life” at Rochester.
Optics grad has her eyes on the stars
Optical engineer Alyssa Ho ’21 is headed to Raytheon to work on space system projects.
Even as a remote student, Mary Halm ’21 stays active in University community
The health, behavior, and society major is studying from Cleveland but looks forward to a familiar feeling of “home and safety” when she joins classmates for commencement.
17 sophomores honored with O’Brien Book Award
Seventeen sophomores are recognized with the Suzanne J. O’Brien Book Award for their exceptional academic and leadership accomplishments during their first year of college.
Presidential historian, author Michael Beschloss to speak to University community
The author and noted observer of American political leadership will discuss what makes a great US president as part of the University’s Difficult Conversations series.
Susana Marcos to lead Center for Visual Science
Internationally recognized pioneer in vision science and its applications is named the next director of one of the University’s most highly regarded research centers.
Scott Seidman’s ‘particular set of skills’ helped faculty through challenges of distance learning
The biomedical engineering professor, who is being recognized for undergraduate teaching, says his philosophy is to give students freedom with responsibility.
University links with WeWork to support undergraduates in China
The University of Rochester has recently joined with WeWork to provide work and study areas to undergraduates throughout China who are remote this semester.
Col Raimond named first AS&E staff ombudsperson
In the newly created position, Raimond focuses on providing impartial, confidential assistance to Arts, Sciences & Engineering staff in resolving University-related issues or concerns.