The Nazi invasion of Greece displaced people far and wide, some, across oceans to Rochester, New York; home to a La Roche University student’s heritage. La Roche University junior political science major, Chae Swierkosz, described his grandparents immigration to the United States.

Footprints follow people wherever they go, and so does their identity, culture, and even their holidays. In November 2024, Lucy McGonigal applied for Study USA, a scholarship program, allowing students from Northern Ireland to study abroad in the States for one year. The program placed McGonigal, who studied Illustration at her home institution, at La Roche University in the Graphic Design program.

Jessica Gilmore, Veterans Place Director of Program Operations and Development, described her nonprofit work and helping veterans transition from homelessness to home.

On Halloween, little ghosts and ghouls roam the streets for candy, do they grow up and go to university?  According to La Roche University sophomore, Ava Walters, ghosts have no problem conjuring mischief in the dorms. Walters is a firm believer in ghosts and spirits.

The LRU women’s tennis team ended its 57-game losing streak with a road victory over Thiel College, an hour and a half away. Team Captain Teresa “T” Munoz Torrado led the team to victory.