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Two URochester researchers in souped-up kayaks gather samples where the Genesee River and Erie Canal converge.

Souped-up kayaks become ‘floating laboratories’ on the Genesee River

URochester researchers use specially designed kayaks to collect real-time data on methane and carbon dioxide emissions.

Side view of a large group of URochester NROTC members having a group photo taken on Eastman Quad.

A proud naval tradition at URochester turns 80

The University’s Naval ROTC unit has trained generations of student-leaders and military officers, shaping academic excellence and national service.

Rick Carl sitting in front of a Moog Synthesizer in the University of Rochester's synthesizer lab.

Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS): Blending creativity and engineering in synthesizer design

The synthesizers Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) created for Moog Music Inc. are part of a new cutting-edge lab at URochester.

Group of URochester students on the Eastman Quad smiling and greeting each other on the first day of classes.

Hitting refresh: 7 reasons why transfer students thrive at URochester

A flexible curriculum, expert professors, and a global environment illustrate why the University of Rochester is worth considering.

Aerial view of a bowhead whale. The species' CIRBP protein may contribute to longevity.

Science & Technology

Bowhead whales’ secret to long life may lie in a protein

URochester scientists link the whales’ longevity to CIRBP, a DNA-repair protein that could one day help humans live longer.

Archival photo of two water fountains next to each other. The larger one has a plaque above it reading "white" and the smaller fountain has a sign that reads "colored," illustrating American illiberalism.

Society & Culture

Steven Hahn ’73 on America’s illiberal past and present

From eugenics to segregation, the Pulitzer Prize winner says America’s ‘darker impulses’ run deep.

Graphic featuring photo of Jennifer Dunivent next to the University of Rochester shield and the text "alumni connections: Jennifer Dunivent" followed by her list of four degrees and graduation years.

Jennifer Dunivent ’00N, ’04N (MS), ’08S (MS), ’25S (MBA): First-generation and future-focused

The nurse practitioner-turned-operations executive reflects on forging first-generation pathways at the University of Rochester.

Three wild chimpanzees of varying ages gather and use rocks to crack nuts.

Science & Technology

Wild chimpanzees show human-like cognitive decline with age

Research into changing tool use by chimps in the wild suggests evolutionary origins of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

A URochester student grabs Wegmans products off the shelf on campus.

Wegmans makes meals easy at URochester

A collaboration between the University and the beloved supermarket chain is a first of its kind.

Close up of the Memorial Art Gallery entrance with Cutler Union tower in the background.

Transformative gift helps Memorial Art Gallery get closer to its free admission goal

Abby and Doug Bennett, with the Sands Family Foundation, give $3 million to support permanent free access—and invite others to join their challenge.

Leadership conversation with Steve Dewhurst

URochester’s vice president for research addresses sweeping shifts in federal research policy and their implications for the University.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

Recent awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty

The National Academy of Medicine and the Packard Foundation are among the organizations honoring faculty members at the University.