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Campus & Community

Elaine Sia: Teaching the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½˜howÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™ as well as the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½˜whatÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™ in science

October 26, 2021

The biology professor has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000, including students in the 100-level Genetics, the first demanding course in that major.

Campus & Community

Will Bridges: Innovation and student involvement as teaching tools

October 26, 2021

A fourth-generation teacher with a passion for post-World War II Japanese literature, the associate professor is always searching for innovative ways to reach his students.

Campus & Community

Amid student mental health challenges, Rochester broadens outreach and access

October 26, 2021

Peer counseling, mindful practice, therapy dogs, 24/7 careÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½”supporting the well-being and mental health of college students at Rochester takes many forms.

In Photos

Star TrekÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s George Takei: Boldly becoming an activist for LGBTQ, immigration rights

October 22, 2021

The actor, speaking as part of Rochester's Difficult Conversations"series, says he struggled for years before finding his true voice.

University News

Lynnett Van Slyke honored with award from Rochester Area Employment Network

October 20, 2021

The UniversityÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s director of disability compliance is being recognized for her efforts in hiring and promoting people with disabilities.

Campus & Community

How to write your best college application essay

September 28, 2021

RochesterÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers college applicants some dos and donÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™ts when writing the application essay.

University News

Actor, activist George Takei of Star Trek fame to speak at Rochester

September 22, 2021

Takei is the latest guest speaker to visit campus as part of the Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change series.

University News

Three professors to receive Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

September 13, 2021

Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be honored at an on-campus ceremony in October.

Campus & Community

Moving on in: The Class of 2025 arrives to campus

August 19, 2021

First-year and transfer studentsÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½”including the largest incoming class in College historyÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½”arrive at Rochester, ready to kick off the academic year.

Campus & Community

Incoming students use Instagram to connect with each other 

August 17, 2021

Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2025 have been getting acquainted before the start of the school year.

Society & Culture

Zenon Snylyk ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™55 captained US menÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s soccer team at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™56 Olympics

July 22, 2021

As the Toyko Games begin, we remember an alumnus who rose from post-World War II chaos in Europe to the worldÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s sports stage.

Campus & Community

Madison Lang ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™22 honored with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½˜astronaut scholarshipÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™

June 25, 2021

The biomedical engineering major is one of 60 college students pursuing STEM degrees who were selected for the award.