
September 2025 in photos
It may technically be fall, but September kept us in sunny skies, celebratory weekends, and classroom deep-dives at URochester.

July and August 2025 in Photos
There are no lazy days of summer at the University of Rochester. Check out how we kept busy during July and August.

Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat
By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

Eric Wagner ’97: From first-generation student to RNA trailblazer
The alumnus-turned-faculty member reflects on how his undergraduate years set the stage for his life’s work.

Rochester named site of research center to study the biology of aging
The NIH-funded center will allow researchers to explore why some species live longer—and what that could mean for human health.

Why don’t bats get cancer?
Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

Four Rochester students earn Goldwater Scholarships for science achievement, research promise
Four Rochester undergraduate students earned prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for science achievement and research promise in STEM fields.

Farrell Cooke ’14, ’19N, ’24S (MBA): Coming home to Rochester
How the University provided the three-time graduate with much more than an education, and why she hopes to pay it forward.

How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival
New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?
Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.