Science & Technology
How does radiation travel through dense plasma?
First-of-its-kind experimental evidence defies conventional theories about how plasmas emit or absorb radiation.
A laser that could ‘reshape the landscape of integrated photonics’
Rochester researchers see applications in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), atomic physics, and augmented and virtual reality.
Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat
New research shows reservoirs of ocean methane in mid-latitude regions will not be released to the atmosphere under warming conditions.
Society & Culture
Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor
Josh Shapiro ’95 has won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, making him the first University of Rochester alumnus to be elected a United States governor.
Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections
Experts in Bright Line Watch poll see a high chance some Republican candidates will be unwilling to concede election losses.
What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy
Rochester political scientists discuss what happens when election deniers run for office, and how US democracy may die ‘by a thousand cuts.’
The Arts
NSF grant supports project leveraging AI for music production
An interdisciplinary team of researchers is using artificial intelligence to empower musicians to produce and disseminate their art more effectively.
Is gospel music losing its Black roots?
Musicologist Cory Hunter identifies a notable contemporary shift in the century-old musical form.
Music schools founded on the Western classical model face special challenges
Crystal Sellers Battle articulates a path toward long-term cultural change at the Eastman School of Music.
In Photos
University veterans recognized
Jennifer Guadino, who served with the Army Reserve and currently works at the University of Rochester Medical Center in financial case management, receives a “Veteran Rocky” pin from University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf during a ceremony in the Hawkins-Carlson Room in Rush Rhees Library on November 11. The pinning ceremony is held annually on Veterans Day and recognizes members of the University community and their families from all branches of the US Armed Forces. “Veteran Rocky” pins were handed out in honor of their service. The event is sponsored by the Office of the President, the Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Veterans Alliance.
Campus Life
For James Wilson ’23E, piano has been the key to life
Stricken with cancer as a teenager, the prodigy used music to heal himself and others.
University Archives exhibition creates an audio-visual time machine
A collection that includes hundreds of recordings makes it possible to ‘attend’ University of Rochester events from the 1920s to the present.
Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra
Musical giants from Simon & Garfunkel, Ray Charles, and the Grateful Dead to Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen have played at Rochester’s iconic gymnasium.
Voices & Opinion
How parents can be involved in the college admissions process—without overstepping
Parents of college-bound students are more involved than ever in choosing the right school—and that’s what their children want.
Corporate governance and political risks to keep in mind with Chinese stocks
Simon Business School professor James Brickley paints a detailed picture of the risks that come with investing in Chinese companies.
Brain’s cognitive bias dominates in fantasy sports
In fantasy sports, “your brain can twist and interpret fantasy results in ways that are suboptimal, lazy, and illogical,” explains brain and cognitive scientist Renee Miller.
University News
MAG director to lead DC art museum
Jonathan Binstock has been named the next director of the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, home to a storied collection of Impressionist and modern art.
Need to know: Winter weather operations and communications
The University is prepared to keep its campuses operational and community members informed during severe winter weather.
Environmental Health & Safety’s Mark Cavanaugh to retire in December
Cavanaugh has been the University’s longest-serving leader of EH&S, contributing to numerous expansion and renovation projects over the years.