Features

How New York’s state elections compare in finances

With one week until elections, students at the University will have the opportunity to cast their vote for two state legislative elections: New York State Senate District 56, and New York State Assembly District 137. Read More

CPE hosting Election Day events

The Committee for Political Engagement (CPE) is planning to host two events on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5, to promote civic engagement for University students. Read More

Alumni profile: madisonrubywrites

Maddie Esposito (‘23) could read when she was two years old. Esposito says the composition notebook she wrote her first book in was “disintegrating in my hands” by the time she was through. While she said the book was “terrible, obviously,” it’s unsurprising that Esposito ended up studying Creative Writing and History at the University. She […]

Defining campus security with DPS Chief Quchee Collins

In May, the University announced the appointment of Quchee Collins as both the inaugural Associate Vice President for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Chief Public Safety Officer.  With extensive experience as the deputy director for public safety at CUNY and the police chief for New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Collins’ […]

Why you haven’t seen politicians campaigning around campus

There are currently 18.5 million college students across the country, according to Statista — with many of them being eligible to vote.  By having so many young voters condensed on college campuses, one might wonder, “Why don’t politicians devote more time to campaigning there?” The answer: It’s illegal.  The Johnson Amendment, a remnant of a […]

Know me for me

Arnold sees himself as more than just a custodian — he wants to be a supportive figure for students.  Read More

College musicians Telula breathe new life into the jazz-funk genre

Whether you’re a music prodigy or you listen to Spotify for an hour a year, Telula is bound to wow you with their energy, stage presence, and the raw funkiness of their performances. Read More

Research at Rochester: Windows of opportunity? SMASH the CRASH and bird collision prevention

A new study at UR is helping to keep birds on campus safe from window collisions.  Read More

Fighting against poverty in Rochester with the Urban Fellows Program

Urban Fellows, an annual program hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and funded by Americorp, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with local nonprofits over the summer — and get paid for it.  Read More

Going for baroque

At the far end of the room lies the Eastman Italian Baroque Organ, the only full-sized Italian Baroque organ in the Western Hemisphere.  Read More