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University News
November 14, 2017

Understanding the University’s economic impact

As a major research institution and the largest employer in Upstate New York, the University of Rochester helps shape its local economy as it carries out its core missions of creating and conveying new knowledge.

As a major research institution and the region's largest employer, the University helps shape its local economy as it carries out its core missions.
topics: community, QuadCast,
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Society & Culture
November 13, 2017

History under a microscope

The Future(s) of Microhistory symposium brings prominent historians to Rochester to discuss one of the most influential methodologies in their field in the last few decades.

The Future(s) of Microhistory Symposium brings prominent historians to Rochester to discuss one of the most influential methodologies in the field.
topics: Department of History, events, School of Arts and Sciences,
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In Photos
November 10, 2017

Thank you for your service

Scott Clyde ’03, executive director of college enrollment and a veterans of the United States Marine Corps presents a “Veteran Rocky” pin to Air Force veteran John Lonneville, who works for University IT. The annual ceremony is held in recognition of all faculty and staff who have served in the United States armed forces. (University photo / J. Adam Fenster)

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University News
November 9, 2017

Veterans Alliance offers fellowship, structure

Created in 2013, the group is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are active duty military or veterans, and provides events and resources throughout the year. This Veterans Day weekend, the group will host the annual Military Appreciation Football Game.

Created in 2013, the group is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are active duty military or veterans.
topics: admissions, Veteran and Military Family Services Office, veterans, Veterans Alliance,
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Science & Technology
November 8, 2017

Quantum magic makes quick work of measuring frequency

Using the strange rules of quantum mechanics, researchers were able to put a quantum bit in a superposition of two different energy states at the same time in order to speed up the accurate measurement of frequencies.

Using the strange rules of quantum mechanics, researchers were able to put a quantum bit in a superposition of two different energy states at the same time.
topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
coffee mug with the words WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY. LAUREL THATCHER ULRICH

In a 1976 journal article, Ulrich coined a phrase that has become ubiquitous: Well-behaved women seldom make history. The Humanities Center hosts the feminist historian, who will speak about writing and micro-histories.

In a 1976 journal article about Puritan funerals, Ulrich coined a phrase that has since become ubiquitous: Well-behaved women seldom make history.
topics: events, Humanities Center, School of Arts and Sciences,

Tiffany Taylor Smith ’91, the new executive director for inclusive excellence education and professional development at the University of Dayton, discusses the importance of diversity and the impact of her time in Rochester.

Meet Tiffany Taylor Smith ’91, new executive director for inclusive excellence education and professional development at the University of Dayton.
topics: alumni, diversity, Rochester Review,
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Rochester will be welcoming students affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria so they may continue their studies while their home colleges are temporarily shut down.

Rochester will be welcoming students affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, so they may continue their studies while their home colleges are shut down.
topics: admissions,