Will Bridges: Innovation and student involvement as teaching tools
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.
Amid student mental health challenges, Rochester broadens outreach and access
Peer counseling, mindful practice, therapy dogs, 24/7 care—supporting the well-being and mental health of college students at Rochester takes many forms.
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.
Lynnett Van Slyke honored with award from Rochester Area Employment Network
The University’s director of disability compliance is being recognized for her efforts in hiring and promoting people with disabilities.
How to write your best college application essay
Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers college applicants some dos and don’ts when writing the application essay.
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.
Three professors to receive Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be honored at an on-campus ceremony in October.
Moving on in: The Class of 2025 arrives to campus
First-year and transfer students—including the largest incoming class in College history—arrive at Rochester, ready to kick off the academic year.
Incoming students use Instagram to connect with each other
Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2025 have been getting acquainted before the start of the school year.
Zenon Snylyk ’55 captained US men’s soccer team at ’56 Olympics
As the Toyko Games begin, we remember an alumnus who rose from post-World War II chaos in Europe to the world’s sports stage.