University of Rochester plans in-person, institution-wide commencement ceremony
A new ceremony on May 13 will kick off a weekend of events to celebrate the academic achievements of all members of the Class of 2022.
Rheeda Walker, expert on Black mental health, to deliver University’s 2022 MLK address
The University of Houston professor will discuss mental health challenges facing African Americans and take questions from the audience during her January 21 address.
Star Trek’s George Takei: Boldly becoming an activist for LGBTQ, immigration rights
The actor, speaking as part of Rochester’s Difficult Conversations”series, says he struggled for years before finding his true voice.
Meliora 2021 celebrates Rochester’s resilience
Health and safety were top priorities during the first large event for alumni, students, and families since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actor, activist George Takei of Star Trek fame to speak at Rochester
Takei is the latest guest speaker to visit campus as part of the Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change series.
‘ARTs + Change’ a formula for transformation
A virtual conference hosted by the University’s Institute for the Performing Arts brings together artists and educators to reimagine the arts.
Members of the College Class of 2021 reflect on four eventful years at the University
As they prepare to graduate with the College’s Class of 2021, students from near and far say they’re well prepared for the future.
Dual degree student enjoyed the best of both worlds
Tessa Nojaim majored in tuba performance at Eastman and political science in the College.
Eastman scholar finds a home in Rochester’s early music community
Cambridge organ scholar earns her second doctorate at the Eastman School of Music.
Eden Thomas ’21 fulfills her dream with Rochester degree
The first-generation student discovers that “one opportunity opens a whole bunch of other doors and connections.”