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Close up of an ice sculpture of a boar's head with a screen in the background that reads "Boar's Head Dinner" and faculty in medieval garb at a high table.

Campus & Community

Boar’s Head Dinner: A URochester tradition that goes way back in time

November 16, 2025

The annual medieval-inspired feast has been a University tradition for undergraduates since 1934.

The stage, seats, and chandelier of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre with an overlay of text that reads "Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester presents Soundtrax Film Music Festival."

Film, music, and technology converge at inaugural Soundtrax Festival

October 3, 2025

The University of Rochester debuts the first North American festival dedicated to the art and science of film music.

Rush Rhees Library and the Meliora sign illuminated at night.

Campus & Community

An eye on the past, and the future, at Meliora Weekend 2025

September 26, 2025

URochester’s signature fall event welcomed thousands of community members for a weekend of inspiration and celebration.

Aerial view of Rush Rhees Library Tower during sunset.

University News

For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester launches

September 18, 2025

The comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $1.75 billion for Rochester’s future while expanding alumni and community engagement.

Graphic that says Meliora Weekend 2025 and September 18–21, 2025, and shows photos of the three main headliners: Erik Larson, Lisa Genova, and Trevor Noah.

University News

University announces keynote speakers, signature events for Meliora Weekend 2025

The program includes the For Ever Better campaign launch, a celebration of the University of Rochester’s past, present, and future.

A vibrant collage of scenes from around the University, celebrating together at the University of Rochester, showcasing joy and community.

Campus & Community

12 essential experiences for URochester students

Discover the Rochester bucket-list items that you’ll be reminiscing about for years to come.

Three students in shadow enjoying s'mores as the sun sets.

Campus & Community

February 2025 in Photos

February 26, 2025

February at Rochester showed no signs of slowing down! Here’s how we filled the wintery days.

Aerial view of Meliora Village on the Wilson Quad during Meliora Weekend 2024.

Campus & Community

Forever better at Meliora Weekend 2024

September 29, 2024

Meliora Weekend hosted thousands of University community members for a weekend of joyous celebrations and meaningful conversations.

Three students throw caps in the air, standing in front of numbers 24 on quad.

University News

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.

student emerges from rotating cylinder as part of a fun house

April 2024 in Photos

From totality to Springfest and everything in between, here’s how we spent April at the University of Rochester.