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Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Take a look at how we came together to celebrate as One University

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Take a look at how we came together to celebrate as One University

Illustration by Chris Lyons

In solidarity with Ukraine

With students, faculty, and staff from both Ukraine and Russia among our University community, we know too well the lasting damage this conflict is causing. Please consider supporting the University’s Global Emergency Response Fund. The fund allows us to provide financial support to students facing critical situations in their home countries.

Learn more about the University’s Ukraine crisis resources

Moments from Commencement

On May 13, the University of Rochester conferred academic degrees to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students as thousands of family members, friends, loved ones, and supporters, including faculty and staff, cheered them on in Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex and via our livestream. The first institution-wide commencement ceremony in nearly three decades honored the accomplishments of the entire graduating class. Enjoy this highlights video of the Class of 2022’s big day.

Moments from Commencement

Dedicated to science and the arts

For more than 60 years, James V. Aquavella, MD—a corneal surgeon and the Catherine E. Aquavella Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical Center’s Flaum Eye Institute—has been a leader in clinical practice, surgery, education, and research. He’s an avid art collector, too, who recently donated 15 works of art from his private collection to the Memorial Art Gallery.

Dr. James Aquavella sitting in exam room wearing white coat

Dedicated to science and the arts

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June 15

TIMELY TOPICSSimon Quick Takes: How Far Off Are Stock Prices?

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (ET)

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June 17

ARTSThe Rochester Forum

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (ET)

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607

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June 23

EQUITY AND ACCESSREAL Conversations

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (ET)

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The Sloan Performing Arts Center

The 30,000-square-foot Sloan Performing Arts Center had its soft opening at the end of August, adding a much-anticipated new building to the University of Rochester’s River Campus in time for the fall semester. The building will be fully functional by the end of the calendar year. The Sloan Center is made possible thanks to the generosity of University Life Trustee Thomas Sloan ’65, ’67 (MS) and Linda Sloan ’67 and other lead donors. Read more about the Sloan Center and get a behind-the-scenes look at artist Jay Yan’s installation of a specially commissioned mosaic that will span most of the building’s interior.

In solidarity with Ukraine

Moments from Commencement

Moments from Commencement

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Embracing inspiration: Abigail Hanna ’25E

Where are they now? Nick Pomianek ’21

Dedicated to science and the arts

Dedicated to science and the arts

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