
November 2023 in photos
Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.

Faculty earn awards and accolades for research and leadership
National academies, professional associations, a news publication, and a private foundation have recently recognized University of Rochester faculty members.

Professors of religion, writing, and biomedical engineering recognized for teaching excellence
Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath approach undergraduate teaching at Rochester in distinctive ways that resonate with their students.

Jack Downey: Family tragedy channeled into a passion for social justice
The associate professor of religion helps shape the perspectives of his undergraduates not only at the University, but also at area prisons.

Whitney Gegg-Harrison: Playing with words, exploring cognition, celebrating languages
The writing professor and self-described ‘nerd about pedagogy’ teaches students from across the globe about the value of all languages.

James McGrath: ‘Neat’ way of teaching becomes a student rite of passage
The biomedical engineering professor’s approach has spillover effects beyond the signature undergraduate course he’s taught for 20 years.

Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities
Each year, the Hajim School awards well-rounded students with the Robert L. Wells Prize. Meet the Class of 2024 recipients.

Obama-sponsored scholarship sets Rochester juniors on path to public service
Mara Criollo-Rivera and Kristel Kezia Layugan plan careers helping underrepresented groups in media and health care. Rochester has had three recipients in the Voyager Scholarship’s first two years.

Faculty recognized for research, leadership, and advocacy
Professional societies, along with a government agency and an arts organization, are among those bestowing recent honors on Rochester faculty.

Faculty lauded for research and service contributions
The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.