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A teacher and three students wade in a creek as part of the curriculum at their rural schools in New York State.

Campus & Community

Transforming what’s possible for rural schools

November 24, 2025

How the Warner School’s wide-ranging programs are strengthening the educators, students, and communities at the heart of rural New York.

Close up of the Memorial Art Gallery entrance with Cutler Union tower in the background.

University News

Transformative gift helps Memorial Art Gallery get closer to its free admission goal

October 30, 2025

Abby and Doug Bennett, with the Sands Family Foundation, give $3 million to support permanent free access—and invite others to join their challenge.

two students make adjustments to two yellow panels on the ground.

Campus & Community

Rochester engineers serve the community through design capstone projects

August 21, 2025

Rochester seniors and master’s students provide businesses and nonprofits solutions to real-world problems.

University of Rochester students lead a classroom activity using a projected “Mentee Design Book” while middle school students watch and participate.

Campus & Community

Neurodivergent Rochester undergraduates mentor the next generation

The University’s chapter of the national program Eye to Eye engages and uplifts area middle schoolers with learning differences.

A group of schoolchildren with their hands raised and their Expanded Learrning Collaboration instructors at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Beyond the museum: An arts partnership inspires young minds

The Memorial Art Gallery and Rochester City School District’s Expanded Learning Collaboration cultivates creativity, curiosity, and connection.

Aaron Do holds a poetry book and smiles while looking up at Yefim Ravin, who is seen from behind.

Campus & Community

Coursework: Learning Russian in the heart of Rochester

Undergraduates learn language, culture, politics, and customs from Russian-speaking Jewish émigrés.

Peter Robinson at a podium.

University News

Vice President Peter Robinson retiring after three-plus decades at Rochester

January 14, 2025

Robinson’s leadership strengthened Rochester's national prominence in academics, clinical care, and research.

A University of Rochester data science student flanked by seven members of the Rochester Fire Department with a fire truck and equipment in the background.

Campus & Community

Data science students help speed up Rochester Fire Department’s emergency responses

December 18, 2024

The students analyzed millions of data points to determine where to best place fire stations, fire trucks, and other resources.

Hands place "I voted today" stickers on Susan B. Anthony's headstone.

University News

University leaders encourage you to vote and make your voice heard

October 1, 2024

Exercising the right to vote helps build a robust and equitable civic culture at Rochester.

Elevated view of ROC City Concert performs playing music for incarcerated individuals.

Eastman brings music to underserved Rochesterians

ROC City Concerts brought performances to correctional facilities, recovery houses, and more this spring.