Science & Technology
Student team develops noninvasive endometriosis test
The test, developed by Rochester undergraduate students in the biological sciences, would eliminate the need for surgery to diagnose the painful condition.
‘Organ on a chip’ is the wave of the future
Rochester researchers are building technology to predict the course of tendon injuries—a form of personalized medicine that will lead to more effective treatments.
Building a quantum network one node at a time
New research demonstrates a way to use quantum properties of light to transmit information, a key step on the path to the next generation of computing and communications systems.
Society & Culture
What’s the secret ingredient that makes a happy couple or family?
Analysis by University of Rochester researchers shows that psychological flexibility can shape how individuals interact with the people closest to them.
What does East Germany’s rise and fall have to do with pigs? A lot, actually
The communist state’s approach to industrial pig farming foreshadowed its demise, a Rochester historian argues in his new book.
Watchdog report: Experts see substantial danger to democratic stability around 2020 election
The latest Bright Line Watch surveys find experts concerned about multiple risks to the legitimacy of the election, while many Americans believe in the prevalence of voter fraud.
The Arts
Teaching the complexities of the Nobel Prize in Literature
English professor Bette London introduces students to Nobel-winning authors and the controversies surrounding the prize.
The show must go on(line)
University campuses look and feel different this fall, but as we continue to social distance and limit the capacity of large spaces, Rochester musicians have found ways to stay connected with their audiences.
Cultural visionary Arthur Satz leaves the largest endowed gift ever to support the humanities at Rochester
The gift establishes the Arthur Satz Department of Music and will fund a minimum of five professorships in the humanities within the School of Arts & Sciences.
In Photos
With ‘Flight of Sites,’ students and faculty set choreography to campus architecture
Flight of Sites: Dances in Innovative Spaces, a two-day concert featuring student and faculty choreography, embraced both an outdoor and online audience experience.
Student Life
Capturing an audience with K-pop and classical music
Classically trained Rochester graduate Emma Chang ’20 has become a YouTube sensation by sharing her musical expertise and interest with fans of the worldwide pop music genre.
Living a dream on American Ninja Warrior
Will Schlageter ’20 (T5), a former triple major at Rochester, is in the semifinals of the NBC sports competition.
Five tips for applying to college during the pandemic
Robert Alexander, the dean of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment, offers advice for prospective students and parents as they lay out a path to college over the next several months.
Voices & Opinion
Teaching national mythologies doesn’t help society address problems
In a RealClearEducation op-ed, Rochester philosopher Randall Curren and his coauthor argue there is “little merit in the notion that love of country is something that can be taught through celebratory history.”
The politicization of the CDC was under way before Trump
The CDC’s vulnerability to political interference is rooted in its role working in health risk assessment, write University of Rochester health policy historian Mical Raz and her coauthor in a Washington Post op-ed.
Rochester pop music expert on guitarist Van Halen’s ‘deep roots in rock’
In an opinion article for CNN, rock historian John Covach writes that behind Eddie Van Halen’s “blistering guitar solos” was an “exceptional musical gift and keen pop intelligence.”
University News
Computer scientist James Allen named AAAS fellow
James Allen, professor in the Department of Computer Science, is being recognized for his “broad contributions to artificial intelligence and natural language understanding.”
Planning ahead for winter weather, notifications
The University’s emergency preparedness teams are ready with the plans and tools to keep the University community informed during severe weather.
RCCL changing name to Center for Community Engagement
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership’s new name reflects the center’s focus on connections with community partners.