Celebrating Women’s History Month
We’re sharing the stories of women in the University’s history whose contributions deserve wider recognition.
Music schools founded on the Western classical model face special challenges
Crystal Sellers Battle articulates a path toward long-term cultural change at the Eastman School of Music.
Black History Month 2024
The University marks the annual celebration of Black History Month with an array of events, including discussions, lectures, exhibitions, and performances.
Army veteran follows a winding path to success at Rochester
Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.
University statement on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is a central tenet of the vision and values of the University, which is reviewing the decision to determine the potential impact on operations.
Adrienne Morgan appointed vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer
Adrienne Morgan has been named the University’s vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer, following a national search.
University receives five-star rating for LGBTQ inclusivity
The Campus Pride Index ranks Rochester among the nation’s best for making the educational experience welcoming and respectful for all.
Sam Becker ’25 reaches a sled hockey milestone
The optics major, a bone cancer survivor, is a member of the Buffalo Sabres and the US Men’s Development sled hockey teams.
Todd Union earns historic designation
The Georgian Revival Building, constructed in 1930, was a student center and the birthplace of the University of Rochester’s Gay Liberation Front.
Changing the narrative about Blackness on the stage
By partnering with Black actors and artists, the International Theatre Program’s recent productions help give new dimension to marginalized characters.