University of Rochester ππΊπΈ
The University of Rochester is a prestigious private research university located in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1850, it is a member of the New Ivy League, the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the World University League.π Nestled along the Genesee River, the River Campus serves as the academic and administrative heart of the university. Its main academic buildings and libraries are designed in the Greek Revival style, centered around the picturesque Eastman Quadrangle. The iconic Rush Rhees Library ποΈ is the unofficial symbol of the campus.π The university has been greatly shaped by two visionary benefactors: Joseph Wilson, founder of Xerox, and George Eastman, founder of Kodak. Their legacy is honored through annual celebrations known as Wilson Day and Eastman Day. As of 2020, the University of Rochester boasts an impressive legacy of excellence, including: π 13 Nobel Prize winners π 13 Pulitzer Prize recipients π΅ 45 Grammy Award winners π¨ 20 Guggenheim Fellows A true hub of innovation, creativity, and academic brilliance! #USA #AmericanUniversities #UniversityOfRochester #HigherEducation #IvyLeague #Rochester