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What is fusion, image shows scientist touching laser, reminiscent of Sistine Chapel
Science & Technology
October 9, 2018

What is fusion, and why is it so difficult to create?

“All the stars, including the sun, are powered by fusion. We are here because of fusion. But fusion is really hard to create,” says E. Michael Campbell, director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Fusion is the energy of nature, powering the stars and making it possible for life to exist on Earth. But achieving fusion power has eluded researchers for decades.

topics: events, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Michael Campbell, nuclear fusion,
portrait of Mark Taubman

Taubman has been appointed to new term as dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and will continue his joint responsibilities as University senior vice president for Health Sciences, and CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center and UR Medicine.

Taubman has been appointed to new term as dean and will continue his joint responsibilities as Aenior VP for Health Sciences, and CEO of the Medical Center

topics: announcements, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
a paiting features three 18th actors in a drawing room scene

In its day, the comic opera Love in a Village was performed more often than Shakespeare’s tragedies. Now the Humanities Project brings it back, with the first performance since the 18th century of the full production with its original score.

Humanities Project brings back "Love in a Village," with its first performance since the18th century of the full production and original score.

topics: events, Humanities Center, Humanities Project,
illustration of Paul Romer

The former assistant professor of economics at the University of Rochester is currently a professor at New York University, and was recognized by the Nobel Committee for his work on the economics of technological change.

The former assistant professor at the University of Rochester was recognized by the Nobel Committee for his work on the economics of technological change.

topics: awards, Department of Economics, featured-post-side, Nobel Prize, School of Arts and Sciences,
Kareem Adbul Jabbar giving a speech
University News
October 7, 2018

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak at River Campus

The basketball icon, activist, author, and ambassador, will give the first lecture in a series on “Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change,” presented by Donald Hall, the University’s Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

The basketball icon, activist, author, and ambassador, will give the first lecture in a series on "Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change."

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, diversity, Donald Hall, events,
shadow of meliora letters with rush rhees library tower in the background
In Photos
October 6, 2018

A celebration of Meliora

University alumni, community members, and friends celebrated the annual Meliora Weekend traditions of reunions, thought-provoking conversations, performances, and family fun.

topics: alumni, featured-post, Meliora Weekend,
Association of American Universities

This spring, the University will ask all students to participate in a national climate survey on sexual assault and misconduct, joining 33 national universities in the largest survey of its kind. Students’ responses and input are anonymous.

This spring, the University will ask all students to participate in a national climate survey on sexual assault and misconduct.

David Greenbaum ’73 and his wife, Laureine, of New York City, have pledged $2.5 million toward the construction of a new 6,500-square-foot building on the University of Rochester’s River Campus to be named the Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life.

topics: announcements, gift,