Campus Times

If you’ve ever taken a STEM class at URochester, chances are you’ve used WeBWorK: a shared rite of passage with courses ranging from calculus to computer science.

Behind the platform is a powerful, open-source system built on decades of faculty contributions, delivering instant feedback to over 1,300 institutions around the world.

“My impression is that WeBWorK is truly the premier math homework software in the world. And has been that way for at least 20 years, URochester math professor and WeBWorK co-administrator Mark Herman said.

🖋️: Maya Brosnick, Editor-In-Chief and Elena Bachmann, Publisher
📸: Harry Li, Photo Editor

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The 98th Academy Awards nominations highlight a promising future for Hollywood, boasting a widespread slate of films that blend critical acclaim with audience popularity.

From box office hits like “Sinners” and “Marty Supreme,” to critically acclaimed films such as “Hamnet” and “One Battle After Another,” this year’s Best Picture candidates reflect the Academy’s tastes and what is relevant in the zeitgeist.

With “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” emerging as major frontrunners—the latter making history with 16 nominations—it’s clear that this year’s Oscar’s nominations showcase the growing recognition of original storytelling, genres, and diverse voices.

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UR Libraries will soon welcome new leadership as Timothy McGeary prepares to assume the role of Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean beginning in March.

Appointed to the position earlier this year, McGeary will serve as chief strategist and advocate for library services, from collections and digital infrastructure to research and academic partnerships, while also working to strengthen the Libraries’ visibility and engagement across campus.

During this digital age, McGeary wants to highlight the relevance of having a physical space despite ongoing technological change, saying that “libraries have continued to be in high demand.”

🖋️: Hannah Smith, Features Editor
📸: Teddy Almond, News Editor