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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.

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

From eugenics to segregation, the University of Rochester alumnus and Pulitzer winner says America’s impulses toward illiberalism run deep.

topics: alumni, Department of History, School of Arts and Sciences,
Close up of the Memorial Art Gallery entrance with Cutler Union tower in the background.

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

Abby and Doug Bennett, with the Sands Family Foundation, give $3 million to support permanent free access at the University of Rochester's museum.

topics: alumni, community engagement, For Ever Better campaign, Memorial Art Gallery,
Headshot of Steve Dewhurst in a shield frame against a light yellow background with a darker yellow chevron.

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

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

topics: Leadership Conversations, Stephen Dewhurst, videos,
A student sits in an oak tree.
Campus & Community
October 30, 2025

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.

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

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

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

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

topics: awards, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School,
Aerial view of a bowhead whale. The species' CIRBP protein may contribute to longevity.

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

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

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, research finding, Research Impact Advances, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Headshot of Joshua Farrelman in a shield frame against a dark blue background with a light blue chevron.

In a Q&A with Josh Farrelman, the vice president for government relations discusses current issues and future implications.

Josh Farrelman, the vice president for government relations at the University of Rochester, discusses current issues and future implications.

topics: Leadership Conversations, Office of Government and Community Relations, staff,
Three wild chimpanzees of varying ages gather and use rocks to crack nuts.

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

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

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Dora Biro, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
A URochester student grabs Wegmans products off the shelf on campus.
Campus & Community
October 21, 2025

Wegmans makes meals easy at URochester

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

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