University of Rochester

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY Founded in 1850

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    University of Rochester

    The University of Rochester (U of R or UR) is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. The campus is divided into several areas: the River Campus, the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), the Eastman School of Music, and the South Campus. The main academic buildings are designed in the style of the Greek Renaissance, and they form the Eastman Quadrangle, which is considered the most scenic spot on campus. The Rush Rhees Library is the unofficial symbol of the university, with the largest carillon in New York State located on its top floor.

    The university is composed of six schools that offer a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Notable schools include the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Medical Center.

    The University of Rochester is most renowned for the Eastman School of Music, which, along with Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music, is considered one of the top three music schools. The Institute of Optics, founded in 1929, is the first academic program in the United States dedicated to optical research. The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is the second-largest laser fusion laboratory in the world.

    The university’s athletic teams are called the Yellowjackets, and they are a part of the NCAA Division III and the University Athletic Association. The mascot is Rocky the Yellowjacket. The school has numerous sports clubs and intramural athletic organizations.

    Famous alumni include Gerald Gitner, former CEO of Trans World Airlines, Barry Meyer, former CEO of Warner Brothers, and Gerald B. Zornow, former chairman of Eastman Kodak.

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