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06/23/2026

Are some people born bad—or are they shaped by what happens early in life?

After working on more than 1,000 criminal cases—including accused murderers, violent offenders, and serial killers—Clinical Psychologist and VP of Student Life John Blackshear has spent decades searching for the answer.

What he's learned may change how you think about crime, behavior, and human development.

Sparking what's next. ✨ The Rochester International Jazz Festival brings together music lovers, artists, and curious min...
06/22/2026

Sparking what's next. ✨ The Rochester International Jazz Festival brings together music lovers, artists, and curious minds from around the world—and URochester's Eastman School of Music is right at the heart of the experience. 🎶 We'll see you on Jazz (Gibbs) Street!

06/21/2026

You planned it. Chloe lived it!

Follow along as Chloe Yokitis ’28 takes on a summer day around Rochester—designed entirely by you via our Instagram story polls. From the first coffee stop to wrapping up the day with ice cream, you called the shots.

Why did the yellowjacket call their dad before finals? Because they needed a little buzz of encouragement. 🐝 All jokes a...
06/21/2026

Why did the yellowjacket call their dad before finals?

Because they needed a little buzz of encouragement. 🐝

All jokes aside, Happy Father's Day to all the URochester dads and father figures who are always in our corner. 💙

Today is a University holiday as we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, community, and joy.URochester...
06/19/2026

Today is a University holiday as we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, community, and joy.

URochester and the City of Rochester are deeply connected to the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

It’s Jazz Fest time! 🎉🎷
06/19/2026

It’s Jazz Fest time! 🎉🎷

The Rochester International Jazz Festival enters its 23rd edition on Friday, June 19 and runs through Saturday, June 27, with performances held across multiple venues in downtown Rochester.

It was a paw-ty at the gallery! 🐾Yappy Hour at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester brought together ...
06/16/2026

It was a paw-ty at the gallery! 🐾

Yappy Hour at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester brought together dog lovers for a one-of-a-kind evening of socializing, smiles, and wagging tails.

Is AI replacing teachers? According to these   faculty and alumni, no. But the most effective educators are using AI to ...
06/16/2026

Is AI replacing teachers? According to these faculty and alumni, no. But the most effective educators are using AI to make learning more accessible, engaging, and personalized—while keeping students and human connection at the center.

🔗 See how the University of Rochester - Warner School of Education is preparing educators for the future:

University of Rochester Warner School faculty share practical, research-based strategies for using AI to support teaching, not replace it.

“Timothy’s position isn’t just important to MAG or to the arts in Rochester—it will have an impact on the art world.”As ...
06/14/2026

“Timothy’s position isn’t just important to MAG or to the arts in Rochester—it will have an impact on the art world.”

As the first-ever Curator of Contemporary Art at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Timothy Peterson is reshaping the museum's collection and experience. By opening up gallery spaces and elevating works by women, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ artists, he's creating room for a wider range of voices and perspectives.

🔗 Explore Timothy’s vision—and how it could shape the field far beyond Rochester: bit.ly/4vg5U2g

Our camera roll may be getting full… but these photos are staying. 📸💛Drop your favorite   photo in the comments and show...
06/13/2026

Our camera roll may be getting full… but these photos are staying. 📸💛
Drop your favorite photo in the comments and show us your POV ⤵️

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