University of Rochester
The University of Rochester Curriculum—unique in higher education—has no required subjects. Students learn best when they love what they learn.

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Location:
Rochester, NY, 14627

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Quick Facts

Students and Faculty

Full-time undergraduates: 4,839
Full-time graduate students: 2,900
Part-time graduate students: 1,288
Tenure-track faculty: 1,315
Total faculty and staff:
(University of Rochester and Strong Health)
19,441
Alumni: More than 97,000 living



Recent Rankings

Kaplan's 2008 "How to Get Into College" guide lists the Eastman School of Music as the Hottest Music School

Kaplan's 2007 guide includes the University of Rochester as one of 25 "New Ivies."

US News and World Report 2009

  • National universities: 35th

US News and World Report 2009

  • Best graduate schools—School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: 32nd
  • Best graduate schools—political science: 13th
  • Best graduate schools—economics: 19th

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University of Rochester

University of Rochester Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center has been ranked 25th in Pediatric Orthopaedics in U.S.News & World Report's 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. More than three dozen board-certified or board-qualified doctors cover every subspecialty of orthopaedics, from spine and sports medicine, to foot and ankle to joint replacement.

Source: www.usnews.com
America's Best Children's Hospitals lists the top children's hospitals in the US. View hospital rankings based on hospital specialties for children.
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University of Rochester Don't let June 30 pass you by without making a gift to this year's Annual Fund. Think of how your gift and others of $30, $300, $3,000 or any amount, can collectively make an impact on current and future University of Rochester students.

Source: www.alumniconnections.com
Nikita S Imennov

Nikita S Imennov If you're a UR alum who also happens to live in/near Seattle, WA, there's now a dedicated group to keep in touch: http://www.facebook.com/privacy/?view=feeds&tab=ads#/group.php?gid=100124471265

A group for those who would like to know about events for UR Alumni in Seattle–Bellevue–Everett metropolitan area. Also, this is a way to reconnect and network with other UR alums.
Jeremy Stovin

Jeremy Stovin What ever happened to Dan Holmes who used to play at UR in the early 90s??

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University of Rochester Rochester music historian remembers the 1980s pop icon.

Source: www.rochester.edu
University of Rochester Music Historian John Covach describes Michael Jackson as "one of the world's great entertainers and a pivotal figure in the history of American music." Covach, professor ...
Paul
Paul
Go Covach!
Sharon Jaffess

Sharon Jaffess Nick Conard '83 was on this show last night:

Source: www.pbs.org
Researchers and scientists from a variety of fields are using groundbreaking techniques that reveal startling new connections between music and the human mind, the body and the universe.
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University of Rochester Today is National Trails Day! Learn more about hiking in the Rochester area today outside Carlson Library from 11:30 to 1:00pm. Giveaways, food, refreshments...

Source: www.rochester.edu
The first annual event at the University is part of the American Hiking Society's trail awareness program, National Trails Day. What you'll find: Pick up information on the Rochester area's trail ways, proper trail safety, and attire. ...
Scott
Scott
Wish I could be there! But I'm not a student... yet :)
Keri
Keri
Guess that it is a good thing I went hiking before work :)
Joan
Joan
Wish I had spent more time hiking when I was a student there...
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University of Rochester Pins bearing the initials of Bradford Berk, the Medical Center CEO who suffered a severe back injury last month, are now available for faculty and staff to wear to show their support. Visit http://www.urmctoday.com/ for more info.

Source: www.urmctoday.com
URMC Today - Daily news, updates and happenings at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Ray
Ray
The pins are of excellent quality and are about 1/3 the size pictured. Well Done!
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University of Rochester
Thanks, Ray. You're right: the pins are lovely and the graphic from the website doesn't quite do them justice.
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University of Rochester Need to kill a few minutes at your desk on this lovely Friday afternoon? Check out our freshly launched video page.
http://www.rochester.edu/news/video/

Source: www.rochester.edu
Jill Endres worked with the U of R web team as a student intern this past year. Jill was kind enough to share highlights of her day with us, and with you. Congratulations, Jill!
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University of Rochester Hey, if you haven't gone to the Rochester International Jazz Festival yet, what are ya waiting for. Last weekend is jammed packed with free concerts on Gibbs Street. http://www.rochesterjazz.com/

Source: www.rochesterjazz.com
XRIJF 2009, 8TH EDITION JUNE 12-20, 2009 SPECIAL NOTICESClub Passes are sold out but you do not need a pass to attend club shows. Pay cash at the door first-come, first-served seating See Venues section ...
Michael

Michael Is there a group/link on facebook for the class of 1999 reunion?

Rachel

Rachel any info on reunion? the rochester homepage doesn't have a lot. And I'm trying to book a flight. From London. England. Yikes.

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University of Rochester is looking forward to the Rochester International Jazz festival, which starts tomorrow. Lots of Eastman musicians on the bill, plus Smokey Robinson!

Source: www.rochesterjazz.com
XRIJF 2009, 8TH EDITION JUNE 12-20, 2009CLUB PASS SALES AT ROCHESTERJAZZ.COM HAVE ENDED DUE TO THE CLOSENESS OF THEFESTIVAL AND THE TIME IT TAKES FOR MAILING. CLUB PASSES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!!BUY YOUR ...
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University of Rochester It's pretty quiet around here in summer ... if *you* ran this fan page what kind of stuff would you like to see here?

Nancy
Nancy
Events happening on campus, for locals. I'm sure there's still SOMETHING going on.
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University of Rochester
Nancy: Yep, there are a lot of great exhibits and Eastman concerts over the summer (see http://www.rochester.edu/calendar/). It' s just that when the students are gone, things tend to quiet down a bit. Which can be nice, of course. :)
Haley

Haley Great part-time job opportunity for Rochester students in the fall as a campus brand ambassador!

Check it out at www.repnation.com/readyu

Tell your friends!

Source: www.repnation.com
all about you. It’s a network of people ready to inform the world about what’s hot, interact with brands, and ignite the trends that will take the world by storm. RepNation was created to give people like you the chance to tell brands what they think and get rewarded for doing it.
Mike Battle

Mike Battle These are choose pictures. Hope some of you enjoy!

Source: shop.flourcitypost.com
Alexsandra Sukhoy

Alexsandra Sukhoy what's a good way to submit a photo for the wall?

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University of Rochester
Hi Alexsandra -- I believe that as a fan you can just click you mouse in the text box at the top of the page then select "Photo" to upload your photo to the wall.
Susana Ho

Susana Ho hey guys! join this group if you're a future resident of gannett 2!!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?officers&gid=89166039225#/group.php?gid=89166039225

hey guys!! this group is for people who are going to be living in sue b. on gannett 2 next year!! For those of you who don't know, my name is Susana Ho and I am going to be one of your d'lions. Your ...
Susana Ho
hey guys!! this group is for people who are going to be living in sue b. on gannett 2 next year!! For those of you who don't know, my name is Susana Ho and I am going to be one of your d'lions. Your ...
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University of Rochester The University community sends it thoughts and support to Medical Center CEO Dr. Brad Berk.

Source: www.urmc.rochester.edu
University of Rochester Medical Center CEO, Dr. Bradford C. Berk, continues to recover from a bicycling accident that left him with a severe injury to his cervical spine and spinal cord. He underwent a ...
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University of Rochester
The site linked to above was just updated this afternoon, saying that Dr. Berk continues on a “stable and steady course.” That site will continue to provide updates on his condition, and a message board.
Ray
Ray
Good news so far. Our prayers and best wishes are with him and his family
Preston

Preston http://health.msn.com/health-topics/depression/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100238968&GT1=31036

From Ed Deci, @ the U of R. I took a class or 2 from him.

Source: health.msn.com
Study: Earning more money seemed to make recent graduates anxious and depressed while those who had strong relationships were happiest.