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Close-up crop of Joan Saab.

University of Rochester faculty are using the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for a better remote learning experience in fall 2020.

University of Rochester faculty are using the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for a better remote learning experience in fall 2020.

topics: COVID-19, Joan Saab, Rochester Restart,
2020 orientation leaders

A Zoom-based talk show and a roster of online activities are some of the hallmarks of orientation programming in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Rochester programs for undergraduate orientation go virtual this summer in the wake of restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

topics: COVID-19, featured-post-side, Rochester Restart,
light bulb with vector points

A new initiative asks the University community to reimagine the institution “from square one,” drawing on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

University of Rochester project asks people to reimagine the institution, drawing on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

topics: featured-post-side, Ray Dorsey, Rob Clark,
at in flight against blue sky.
Science & Technology
July 8, 2020

Bats offer clues to treating COVID-19

Bats carry many viruses, including the one behind COVID-19, without becoming ill. University of Rochester biologists are studying the immune system of bats to find potential ways to “mimic” that system in humans.

University of Rochester biologists are studying the immune system of bats in the search of potential treatments for COVID-19.

topics: Aging, Andrei Seluanov, COVID-19, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Protest sign featuring a cutout of the White House with a "For Sale" sign alongside an American flag, in front of a US government building.

In a new book, Rochester political scientist David Primo and his coauthor argue that the influence of campaign financing is misunderstood by voters, policymakers, the media, and political analysts.

In a new book, social scientists argue that the influence of campaign financing is misunderstood by voters, policymakers, the media, and political analysts.

topics: David Primo, Department of Political Science, elections, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
July 3, 2020

UHS floor expansion project is complete

A project to add a floor to the UHS building has been completed, adding more space for psychiatry, mental health, and other programs.

A project to add a floor to the building that houses University of Rochester's health services, University Health Service, is complete.

topics: Ralph Manchester, River Campus, Rochester Restart, UHS, University Health Service,
University leaders in staff town hall

President Sarah Mangelsdorf and other University leaders provided updates on key issues affecting employees during a virtual panel discussion.

University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf and other leaders updated staff employees on key issues affecting them in a virtual meeting.

Gourab Ghosal, at left, and Gonzalo Mateos

Physicist Gourab Ghoshal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos received alumni-supported fellowships to use data science in exploring their fields.

University of Rochester physicist Gourab Ghosal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos use data science to explore issues in their fields.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Gourab Ghoshal, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
Celebration 2020
June 30, 2020

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar (b. 1976)

University of Rochester alumnus. National leader in the study of educational and occupational trajectories of marginalized students. When Cecelia Rios-Aguilar ’03W (MA), ’07W (PhD) considers the cultural heritage, family and community…

Biography of Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, University of Rochester alumnus and national leader in the study of trajectories of marginalized students.

Man's arm opens the doors of the Memorial Art Gallery, which feature a bright orange sign asking everyone to wear a mask while at MAG>

With masks, social distancing, and other safety measures in place, the University’s museum has reopened and is once again welcoming visitors.

With masks, social distancing, and other safety measures in place, the Memorial Art Gallery has reopened and is welcoming visitors.

topics: COVID-19, featured-post-side, humanities, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Restart,