
Students, alumni receive national awards for global study, teaching, and research
Highlights include the first Truman Scholar since 2004 and four Goldwater Scholars, an institutional record.

Intimacy directing is making a difference on stage and beyond
In Rochester’s International Theatre Program, intimacy directing is playing a growing role.

An audiovisual journey into a performer’s mind
In a senior project, graduating dual degree student Mae Cooke integrates their studies of harp and studio arts.

Awards and accolades set Rochester faculty apart
The National Academy of Sciences, the American Musical Instrument Society, and the American Educational Research Association are among the organizations honoring faculty.

Undergraduate student submissions sweep Art of Science awards
The annual competition highlights the intersection of science, art, and technology as part of the Rochester experience.

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.

Political science major examines bias when women run for office
Morgan Gillespie ’23 has produced some striking preliminary findings that show voters use gender cues to form beliefs about which policies a politician supports.

Rochester sets institutional record with four Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious national award supports promising US students who are pursuing research careers in STEM fields.

When fictional children become stranger things
Teaching an undergraduate class on ‘dangerous’ children in literature inspired English professor Kenneth Gross’s latest book.

Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship
The political science major from Puerto Rico is the first Rochester student to earn the honor since 2004.