Buzzing through the years
About one year after the University was founded in 1850, Rochester adopted its motto of Meliora—Latin for “ever better.” Today,...
Give me five
Five minutes with Sarah Peyre Dean and Professor Warner School of Education and Human Development...
The adventures of Zack and Jill
On their 38th wedding anniversary, Jill Hummel ’81 and her husband, Zack—otherwise known by their self-appointed titles of Captain Zack...
Stories of evolution
This scholar, evolutionary biologist, and master storyteller uses classrooms and lecture halls along with podcasts, television, and film to attract...
In and after the Navy: Rear Admiral Gretchen Herbert ’84
When Gretchen Herbert was a teenager, her parents were very realistic with her about the cost of college: They could...
Art for the people
Outside the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), the Centennial Sculpture Park greets and welcomes visitors. Adorned with sculptures from many renowned...
‘The Black Index’
When it comes to images of Black people, viewers have expectations, says Bridget Cooks ’02 (PhD). Her aim is to...
Ask the Archivist
Are reports of the marching band’s last hurrah greatly exaggerated?...
The Science of Storytelling
A journalist aims to help readers understand the latest in scientific discoveries and how that news shapes their lives. ...
When Martha Graham danced…
A year-long teaching post at the Eastman School of Music provided Martha Graham with “a new adventure of seeking” that...