Plans for special Meliora 2021 celebration announced

The University is easing back into its beloved traditions this fall with a variety of virtual and in-person events for alumni, students, parents, and friends. Scheduled for Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, “Meliora 2021” is designed especially for the Class of 2020, parents and families, and reunion classes whose year of graduation ends in 0, 1, 5, or 6. It also marks the first reunion celebration for the Class of 2021.

A day in the life of two music therapists

Within Golisano Children’s Hospital’s music therapy program, Rosemary Obi and Elaine Kong use music to help young people get through difficult times.

See a snapshot of their days

‘Cracking the world open’

Alexandria Brown ’18 says environmental humanities pointed her toward life as a journalist and environmental justice advocate.

Read her story

The give and take of entrepreneurship and mentoring

Brad Friedlander ’99 and Barclay Keith ’12S (MS) turned a simple alumni connection into a mentoring relationship––and eventually into an entrepreneurial partnership.

Hear their business insights

University news

University of Rochester among first to join White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Participants in the challenge commit to taking key actions to help get their campus communities vaccinated.

Learn about the challenge

University Trustee Sandy Parker remembered for her devotion to Rochester

University of Rochester Trustee Sandra (Sandy) Parker—community advocate, philanthropist, and admired business leader—passed away on June 6 at the age of 75.

Read about her life

Yellowjackets honored as All-Americans

Rochester athletes are being recognized as All-Americans across a variety of spring sports, including baseball, swimming and diving, and track and field.

See the honorees

Did you know?

The University’s Simon Business School revolutionized the study of economics and hosts the world’s leading pricing center, three of the top academic business journals, and is the first to offer a STEM designation, regardless of specialization.

Upcoming events

The Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement brings the best of Rochester directly to you with a variety of virtual programs, like the Experience Rochester series, 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 or visit our webinar library to view recordings of previous events, like our recent Live Cooking Experience featuring favorite Rochester Foods.

July 14: July Virtual Nosh & Network Breakfast with the NY Metro Women
July 15: One University, Many Objects: Using Artifacts to Tell Our History
July 22: July Virtual Happy Hour with the California Women’s Network

Social media spotlight

During a Day in the Life Instagram Takeover, Sofia Saravia of the class of 2016 gave our followers a glimpse into her life as a Product Manager at NASDAQ. Follow @uofralumni on Instagram to learn more about Sofia and her Rochester journey.

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