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.
Need to Know: Rochester’s 169th Commencement
Find final details and logistics for this year’s Commencement ceremonies.
Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead
Four seniors share their aspirations for the future and some favorite memories as members of the Class of 2019 in this episode of the Quadcast podcast.
Medals and teaching awards will honor outstanding achievement at 2019 Commencement
The University of Rochester will recognize the outstanding contributions of distinguished alumni, educators, and scientists by bestowing the Eastman Medal, Hutchison Medal, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
Nobel Prize recipient, alumna Donna Strickland to deliver 2019 College Commencement Address
Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD), pioneer in the field of pulsed lasers and a 2018 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, will deliver the 169th College commencement address on Sunday, May 19.
Graduation thank you messages to honor parents, families
Each year, the Office of Parent and Family Relations invites seniors to pen a note to honor their parents and families. We share a small sampling of messages from the Class of 2018 here.
Dear Class of 2018: A message from the senior class council
Four years ago, as we sat together as a class on the quad during Convocation, none of us could have imagined how many experiences, challenges, and opportunities we would find over the course of our time here.
Honorary degrees, Commencement awards announced
Awards for outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators and humanitarians will be presented at the 168th Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 19, and 20, and at the Simon Business School ceremony on June 10.
Mattel CEO Margo Georgiadis to deliver 2018 College Commencement Address
Margaret (Margo) Georgiadis, now with Mattel Inc. and formerly with Google, is a recognized thought leader on technology, innovation, and leadership.