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Scientists at the HAWC Gamma Ray Observatory have ruled out two pulsars as the source of an unexpectedly large presence of positrons in our corner of the galaxy. Could they come from something more complex and exotic: dark matter?

Scientists have ruled out two pulsars as a source of unexpectedly large presence of positrons in our corner of the galaxy. Could they come from dark matter?
topics: dark matter, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Segev BenZvi,
aerial view of Rochester neighborhood houses

As of fall 2017, approximately 430 employees have closed on homes as the program continues to help first-time home-buyers purchase homes in Rochester’s historic neighborhoods.

As of fall 2017, nearly 430 employees have closed on homes as the program continues helping home-buyers purchase homes in Rochester's historic neighborhoods
topics: community,
large group of students walking across campus
University News
November 15, 2017

University’s global connections keep growing

The University rose to number 73 in the annual Open Doors report on international student enrollment, and Forbes ranks Rochester number 27 in its list of “50 Best U.S. Colleges for International Students 2017.”

topics: global engagement, rankings,

University and Simon Business school teams will compete this Saturday for a place in the Hult Prize competition, the largest social entrepreneurship competition in the world.

University and Simon School teams will compete for a place in the Hult Prize competition, the largest social entrepreneurship competition in the world.
topics: Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, Hult Prize, Simon Business School,
two women in a community kitchen, talking about the recipe they are making
In Photos
November 15, 2017

One language, one recipe

Aylin Tunay-Ustunkok, right, associate director in Event and Classroom Management, and Turkish lecturer Abby Comstock-Gay prepare Nasıl Yapılır, a traditional Turkish lentil soup, during the Language Center’s “One Language, One Recipe” event in the Community Kitchen in the Frederick Douglass Building.  (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)

Aylin Tunay-Ustunkok and Abby Comstock-Gay prepare Nasıl Yapılır, a Turkish lentil soup, during the Language Center's “One Language, One Recipe” event.
Simon Business School students talking around a conference table

The Simon Business School is one of the nation’s top schools for entrepreneurship studies, according to the Princeton Review, which placed Simon at number 21 among graduate schools, up two places from last year.

Simon Business School is one of the top schools for entrepreneurship studies according to Princeton Review, which ranked Simon 21 among graduate schools.
topics: Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, rankings, Simon Business School,
Shaun Nelms stands in front of a painted mural that reads WE HAVE IT ALL : EAST HIGH
Society & Culture
November 15, 2017

East High: Amid change, challenges persist

In this episode of the Quadcast, host Sandra Knispel speaks with members of the East High community to find out how far the school, the students, and the University partnership have come in the last two years.

In today's Quadcast, members of East High's community discuss how far the school, students, and the University partnership have come in the last two years.
topics: community, QuadCast,