The Arts
Film, music, and technology converge at inaugural Soundtrax Festival
The University of Rochester debuts the first North American festival dedicated to the art and science of film music.
8 things to know about URochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center
For 45 years, the center has been turning the science of trauma into support for thousands of families annually.
Society & Culture
Understanding stress and resilience from the inside out
By studying the effects of persistent stress, URochester researchers are shedding light on how to be more resilient.
Campus Life
September 2025 in photos
It may technically be fall, but September kept us in sunny skies, celebratory weekends, and classroom deep-dives at URochester.
Society & Culture
When Washington tried to starve industries of loans—and failed
Federal regulators pressured banks to withdraw from controversial industries. A new study finds companies simply borrowed elsewhere.
Campus Life
An eye on the past, and the future, at Meliora Weekend 2025
URochester’s signature fall event welcomed thousands of community members for a weekend of inspiration and celebration.
Featured
Tackling head injuries with science
From the sidelines to the front lines, Rochester research is redefining how concussions are detected, treated, and prevented.
Science & Technology
University-led STELLAR project named a finalist in national ‘innovation engines’ competition
The National Science Foundation recognizes the Rochester/Finger Lakes region as a potential hub for laser science and development.
Society & Culture
Rochester project democratizes access to medieval English literature
The pioneering Middle English Texts Series “puts the literature out there for everybody,” making medieval English texts available to scholars and students around the world.
From the Magazine
Breathing life-saving services into rural communities
Professor Benjamín Castañeda ’09 (PhD) leads a global effort to meet critical needs for medical technology.
University news
University of Rochester launches refreshed brand identity
The refreshed brand builds on the University’s 175-year legacy while spotlighting its vision and values.
Forming bonds between chemical and sustainability engineering
The newly renamed Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering signals a commitment to shaping the future of the field.
New partnership empowers teacher-leaders in semiconductors and microelectronics
The program will advance K–12 STEM leadership for these growing industries in New York and Idaho.