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A Campus of Borrowed Moments

November 11, 2025

Gratitude is rarely ever spoken loud. More often than others, it settles quietly into ordinary moments, such as a walk back from class, a shared meal, a familiar face…

Campus Highlight: Center for Community Engagement

October 20, 2025

How Students Learn, Grow, and Give Back Through CCE You may have heard many universities speak about their growing idea community engagement, but at the University of Rochester, the Center…

Fall Favorites at URochester

October 20, 2025

Although the University of Rochester may be known for its snowy winters, the fall season offers students endless events and activities both on and off campus. Whether you’re searching for…

Finding Home: My First Ramadan Away from Family

Ramadan has always been a special time for me because it brings my family together. At home, we would gather to break our fast, pray, and share stories late into…

Saying Goodbye to My Favorite Places on Campus (Part 2)

Did you think you’d seen the last of me? No, dear reader, this is part two of all the places on campus that I will miss so dearly. My graduation…

Saying Goodbye to My Favorite Places on Campus (Part 1)

As I reckon with the reality of my upcoming graduation, I’ve taken the time to wander down memory lane and reflect on my time at the University. There have been…

Exploring Student Involvement, Diversity, and Leadership at the University of Rochester

February 24, 2025

Getting Involved on Campus Student life is more active than ever, especially with in-person events making a big recovery after the lockdown. Clubs are teaming up more, which makes events…

Online Guide to Exploring Student Life in Rochester

October 22, 2024

When considering the best college or university for you, there’s a lot to think about. You’ll want good academics, nice residence halls, a social community, and strong support resources. If…

Getting involved on campus

October 5, 2024

Starting college can be both exciting and nerve-wrecking, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to get more involved on campus and how to make the most out…

What’s in UR backpack?

From your required class materials to trusty AirPods to a late-afternoon snack, backpacks are a treasure trove of both utility and personality. If you’re wondering about someone’s mind, what better…

Halloween Traditions on Campus

October 21, 2023

As Halloween approaches in Rochester, the campus has many fun traditions planned for the season. Towards the end of September and all of October, there are events almost every Friday…

Making the Most of Your Campus Tour

September 26, 2023

Of all parts of the college application process, I always found campus tours to be the most fun. Rather than just writing essays, studying for standardized tests, and comparing programs,…