Throughout February, the University will observe Black History Month with notable speakers, thought-provoking workshops, and meaningful discussions. To learn more, visit the University Newscenter and events calendar.
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Alumni leaders: Meet the Black Alumni Network
The University of Rochester's Black Alumni Network recently celebrated its first anniversary and held a special event, “Stories from the Boardroom: Experiences of Our Black Leaders.” Led by national co-chairs Ashley Campbell ’09, ’10W (MS), University Trustee Emerson Fullwood P’03M, P’14M, and Gina Cuyler ’92M (MD), ’95M (Res), this dynamic group unites, engages, and empowers members of our community who are committed to inclusive excellence and the advancement of people of the African diaspora.
Now housed at Rochester, the Flash Center advances cutting-edge physics research
The University of Rochester is the new home of a research center devoted to computer simulations used to advance the understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy.
It's a small world after all: Navera Burki ’21S (MS)
By day, this alumna works as a data analyst for Barnes & Noble. In the evenings, she travels remotely to Pakistan to help students at the Al-Bayan School that she cofounded.
The Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement brings the best of Rochester directly to you with a variety of virtual programs that showcase timely topics and ways to stay involved from wherever you are. Click the dates below to join one or more of these upcoming events:
February 9: State of the School Address with Dean Taubman February 17: Cyber Policy Research, Journalism, & Law: Information in Fast-Moving Fields February 22: REAL Conversations: The Intersection of Faith, Spirituality, and EDI Efforts March 3: Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change: Conservationist Alexandra Cousteau
Share your Rochester love story with us With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we are asking all our Rochester couples to help us celebrate your love stories. Tell us where on campus you met or spent time with your significant other, and we will feature your story on social next month. Want to participate? Submit an entry here.
Pre-College Programs at Rochester Do you have a child or grandchild in high school who is interested in engineering, medicine, or business? Or maybe they just want to learn what college is all about? High school students can explore different career paths and majors, live on a university campus, and challenge themselves with Rochester’s Pre-College Programs. Registration is now open for all 2022 opportunities and we offer a 10% discount to children and grandchildren of alumni.
