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A solar eclipse is seen from the University of Rochester's River Campus

2024: The year in photos and video

University photographer J. Adam Fenster shares his favorite images that he made this year. Plus, a look back at 2024 in video.

Diptych of the book cover art for "Melvill" by Rodrigo Fresán and "Muzzle for Witches" by Dubravka Ugresic, both translated and published by Open Letter Press and longlisted by the National Book Critics Circle translation prize.

Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle

Rochester’s literary translation press edited and published two of the longlisted books for the organization’s 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

Two Neanderthals in a grassy field point off into the distance to illustrate the evolution of Neanderthal DNA.

Science & Technology

How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival

New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

A University of Rochester data science student flanked by seven members of the Rochester Fire Department with a fire truck and equipment in the background.

Data science students help speed up Rochester Fire Department’s emergency responses

The students analyzed millions of data points to determine where to best place fire stations, fire trucks, and other resources.

student musicians play on a stage with a film projected behind them to illustrate a film score analysis class at the Eastman School of Music.

Composing in reel time

A journey through film score history sets students on the path to understanding—and crafting—their own compositions.

Illustration of row of people from behind, holding hands, looking on at new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute building.

From the Magazine

A catalyst for change

The new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute will drive transformations in research, training, care, and advocacy.

Wide angle shot of Remote Bermuda island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Society & Culture

Historic Bermuda reshapes our understanding of colonial America

Smithsonian Magazine highlights the role of a Rochester historian and archaeologist in unearthing Bermuda’s colonial origins.

Hands sculpting a clay brain to illustrate neural sculpting of brain activity patterns.

Science & Technology

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

Close up of Jon Onyiriuka in a suit smiling at the camera.

Jon Onyiriuka ’08: From courtside to client-side

How the Rochester alumnus has converted his experiences as a student and an athlete into career success on Wall Street.

Peter Robinson at a podium.

Vice President Peter Robinson retiring after three-plus decades at Rochester

Robinson’s leadership strengthened Rochester's national prominence in academics, clinical care, and research.

Exterior of Wegmans Hall, home of the newly renamed Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Goergen Institute’s name change reflects University of Rochester’s artificial intelligence expertise

The newly retitled Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence serves as an interdisciplinary hub of experts at Rochester.

portrait of elaine sia.

Elaine Sia named senior vice provost for academic excellence

Sia will be responsible for strengthening the quality and impact of the University’s academic programs, research, and student success initiatives.