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October 2025 in photos

Pumpkin spice season is in full effect. Take a walk back through how we spent October at the University of Rochester.

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.

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Wegmans makes meals easy at URochester

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

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.

Heather Higginbottom ’94: On leading with purpose

From Capitol Hill to JPMorgan Chase, the political science graduate traces a career shaped by URochester and driven by public service.

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Society & Culture

After 80 years, is the United Nations past its prime?

Randall Stone, an expert on international institutions, explains the UN’s enduring influence—and its limits.

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Society & Culture

8 things to know about the University of Rochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center

For 45 years, this national resource has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.

Nathan Gibbons ’06, ’13S (MBA): On resilience, reinvention, and reimagining business

The Simon Business School graduate shares how perseverance shaped his career as a fintech cofounder.

László Krasznahorkai photographed looking outside with his arms crossed through paned windows.

On Nobelist László Krasznahorkai, the apocalypse, and the art of literary translation

Alumnus Declan Spring ’87 and Open Letter’s Chad Post reflect on the vision and voice of the newly minted Nobel laureate.

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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.

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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.