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.
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.
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.
Stanford’s Laura Carstensen ’78 to deliver 2024 Commencement address
Carstensen is a research psychologist and internationally renowned expert on aging and the effects on well-being of extended lifetimes.
University community celebrates the Class of 2023’s persistence and achievements
On May 12, the University of Rochester conferred academic degrees to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Take a look back at special moments from Commencement.
Meet—and celebrate—Rochester’s Class of 2023
The University of Rochester’s graduating class has made their mark over the years. Get inspired by their stories, accomplishments, and perspectives.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to deliver 2023 Commencement address
Alumnus Josh Shapiro ’95, the newly inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania, will deliver the 2023 address at the University-wide Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12.
University community comes together to celebrate Class of 2022 as one
On May 13, the University of Rochester conferred academic degrees to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students as thousands of supporters cheered them on in Fauver Stadium and online. The first institution-wide commencement ceremony in nearly three decades honored the accomplishments of the entire graduating class, as well as of several award and honorary degree recipients.
First institution-wide commencement in decades will celebrate entire Class of 2022
More than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students will be honored during a ‘one University’ ceremony—the first in nearly three decades—in Fauver Stadium on May 13.
Actor Lance Reddick to deliver Rochester’s 2022 Commencement address
Actor Lance Reddick, who studied classical composition at the Eastman School of Music and is known for roles in HBO’s The Wire and Amazon’s Bosch, will deliver this year’s Commencement address during the University-wide, in-person ceremony on May 13.