Teddy Almond
Class of 2028
Teddy Almond is a member of the class of 2028 at the University majoring in English: Language, Media, and Communication. Teddy serves as News Editor at the Campus Times and previously served as Photo Editor and Social Media Editor. Outside of CT, Teddy has written and photographed for numerous publications in the New York Metropolitan area.
alumna
New commencement speaker unveiled after student feedback
Often beginning more than a year in advance, the meticulous planning for finding a commencement speaker is what often helps make the speech the highlight of students’ and families’ graduation experience. The quality of this year’s speaker is no different, with the University announcing that Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 will be delivering the school’s 176th […]
Soccer
A season in stride for sophomore striker Natalie Santangelo
Since age 4, Santangelo has been obsessed with soccer. Growing up in an athletic household, this now-Division III athlete has been in her cleats for as long as she can remember. She has always taken life by the horns, describing herself as an uplifting, reliable, and competitive soul. Read More
Community
New SA Gov proposal on ICE sparks heated debate
A heated debate erupted amongst Student Association (SA) members and the gallery last Monday, Feb. 2, as senators discussed a new proposal regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus. Read More
Dean
$10 million Gift Establishes Fund for Deanship
The Deanship of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has a new name in the wake of a $10 million donation from University Trustee Emeritus John Bruning ’24 (Honorary) and Barbara Bruning. The donation is intended to establish permanent funding for the position, according to a University News release. Named Dean in 2016, […]
ADP
Fraternity Quad kitchens reopen after renovations
After losing their personal chefs and having their commercial-grade kitchens closed for two months, Fraternity Quad residents’ kitchens were reopened near the end of October. Read More
bus
‘It’s a Quality of Life Issue:’ Students, admin to discuss improvements to Innovation shuttle service
Changes to the transportation to Innovation Square may be on the horizon, as students living in housing in downtown Rochester have voiced concerns about the lack of convenient afternoon and late-evening transportation to and from the River Campus. Read More
announcement
University concedes: Alumni promised Gmail access until 2029
University alumni will retain access to their Gmail accounts through 2029, the University announced in an email Oct. 30 after receiving criticism from alumni over the decision to terminate access to email accounts. Read More
emails
Alumni set to lose access to their UR emails, graduates displeased
All alumni University of Rochester Google Gmail accounts will be deactivated effective Nov. 4 2025, as announced in an email sent out to alumni Oct. 8. Read More
Boundless Possibility 2030 Strategic Plan
‘A brand is not just a logo’: University leadership explain new marketing strategy
The University announced a new set of logos and other branding elements as part of an overhaul of their branding and marketing strategies Oct. 2. Since 2023, the University has been planning a new marketing campaign as part of the “Boundless Possibility” strategic plan, aimed at elevating and building the University’s profile on a national […]
Board of Trustees
New University branding campaign launches, logo to be released
While the overall campaign initiative was public knowledge since the start of the year, questions arose as to how much was being changed when an anonymous user on the social media platform Fizz posted what appeared to be logos and brand elements from a Board of Trustees slideshow presentation. Read More