Data
2024 Presidential Election
What the Bright Line Watch surveys tell us about democracy
While the nation proceeds to usher in a new era of leadership, what remains important is the perception of democratic ideals within our population. As Bright Line Watch continues to poll experts and Americans, their findings continue to illuminate sentiments that might otherwise not be seen in everyday political coverage.
2024 Presidential Election
Monroe County’s voting trends
From 2000 to 2024, party makeup shifted, and the Democrats took on the challenge of reshaping Monroe County politics.
2024 Presidential Election
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.
campus security
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…
Class Council
Students’ Association releases Fall 2024 election results
With new additions to the 2028 Class Council and Senate, UR’s Students Association has welcomed new members as a result of the Fall 2024 Elections.
Gun Violence
Rochester reports a 39% decrease in gun violence: what we know
Rochester has reported 111 shooting incidents involving injury this year, compared to 181 in the previous year’s seven-month range.
Admissions
Trends in UR classes reflects a changing population
Every year, the University’s Admissions Department publishes statistics on the current student body and incoming freshmen. The Class of 2027 saw 7,421 admitted students, 1,428 of which were committed to the University by last fall.
Center for Political Engagement
Promoting voter outreach with the Committee for Political Engagement
With the upcoming presidential election this November, removing the barriers for those on campus to cast their ballots is extremely important.
CDC
Uptick in mosquito-borne viruses: should we be worried?
It isn’t COVID-19. It may, however, be just as deadly.
COVID-19
Novavax vaccine unavailable at UHS
Cases continue to rise in Monroe County — and the newly updated COVID vaccine, Novavax, is currently unavailable on River Campus.