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Ralf Haefner, Adam Snyder, and Shizhao Liu stand in front of a whiteboard covered in writing.

Science & Technology

Learning makes brain cells work together, not apart

A new study overturns a long-standing theory in neuroscience.

Video still showing Harry Reis with the University of Rochester shield and the text "ever wonder" near a thought bubble that reads "how is AI changing the way we love?"

Society & Culture

The secret to happiness? Feeling loved

Two psychologists—one a happiness researcher and the other a relationship expert—say love isn’t found. It’s created, one mindset at a time.

Young woman deeply engaged with her smartphone, seen through a distorted, swirling blur effect to illustrate the concept of social media echo chambers.

Society & Culture

Your social media feed is built to agree with you. What if it didn’t?

A new study points to algorithm design as a potential way to reduce echo chambers—and polarization—online.

Five unsinkable metal tubes bound together and seen from above floating in water with bubbles nearby and an overall blue cast.

Science & Technology

Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes

The superhydrophobic design could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.

collage of eight past MLK Jr. Commemorative Address speakers at URochester.

Campus & Community

From dream to dialogue: 25 years of the MLK Jr. Commemorative Address

Looking back on a quarter century of keynote speakers for URochester’s annual event, which brings civil rights leaders, activists, poets, and icons to campus.

Half a dozen high school students wearing University of Rochester shirts sit on the stairs of the Eastman Quad as part of the University of Rochester's Pre-College Summer Program.

Campus & Community

Pre-college summer courses give sneak peek at campus life

Each summer, high school students take a variety of classes while living, dining, and learning at URochester.

Maiken Nedergaard against a white background and next to text and a speech bubble that reads "ever wonder why do we sleep" to address the topic of why sleep is important.

Health & Medicine

Why is sleep so important? Your brain depends on it

Sleep does more than restore energy—it activates the brain’s waste-clearing system, protecting long-term brain health.

Steve Lim and Walter McDonald smile while seated in chairs against a bright yellow background.

Science & Technology

Undergraduates launch affordable AI receptionist service

Walter McDonald ’27 and Stephen Lim ’27 created OrbitPhone to help small businesses manage calls and appointments.

A young woman with pigtails wearing headphones and a blue sweatshirt is listening to music against the sky from a low wide angle.

Science & Technology

Are humans predisposed to understand the complexities of music?

Listeners—regardless of formal musical training—can track complex tonal structures, offering a unique look at how the brain processes context.

Group photo of the 17 or so people who comprise the NSF STELLAR team at URochester, including government and industry partners.

NSF explores Rochester as a potential national hub for laser research and development

The URochester-led STELLAR project is a finalist in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines competition.

A URochester career center advisor and undergraduate student sit at a table and discuss career and internship opportunities.

New Hire Rochester Internship Program opens doors to paid professional experiences

Exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the program is made possible by trustee Judith Reinsdorf ’86.

Portrait of Elaine Sia within a shield outline against a yellow background with a darker yellow chevron on it.

Leadership Conversation with Elaine Sia

URochester’s inaugural leader for academic excellence discusses curriculum, value, and how we ensure student success.