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Group of fire ants surround a larger queen fire ant.
Science & Technology
June 13, 2025

How the genetic few can sway the many

A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

A University of Rochester study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Takao Sasaki,
little brown bat in mid flight through green leaves.
Health & Medicine
June 10, 2025

Why don’t bats get cancer?

Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

University of Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer due to strong immune systems and genes, offering clues about human aging.

topics: Department of Biology, research finding, Research Impact Advances, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova, Wilmot Cancer Institute,
Close-up of a chip-scale laser held in front of a penny, highlighting its miniature size and intricate gold circuitry.

The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.

The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Qiang Lin, research finding,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.

University of Rochester faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.

topics: awards, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Warner School of Education,
Storm clouds roll past University of Rochester’s Rush Rhees Library.
Campus & Community
May 29, 2025

May 2025 in Photos

We know exactly how to close out an academic year in style. Take a peek.

We know exactly how to close out an academic year in style. Here’s a peek behind the curtain of how we spent May at the University of Rochester.

topics: commencement, Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, River Campus Libraries, School of Arts and Sciences,
University of Rochester students lead a classroom activity using a projected “Mentee Design Book” while middle school students watch and participate.

The University’s chapter of the national program Eye to Eye engages and uplifts area middle schoolers with learning differences.

The University’s chapter of the national program Eye to Eye engages and uplifts Rochester-area middle schoolers with learning differences.

topics: community engagement,
Photo of Tommy Evans in a layout that shows the University of Rochester "spirit R" and says "alumni . . . connections: Tommy Evans '99, political science/studio art."

One of NPR’s top editors discusses how his Rochester education equipped him for an unexpected career in journalism.

Tommy Evans, one of NPR’s top editors, on how his University of Rochester education equipped him for an unexpected career in journalism.

topics: Allen Topolski, alumni, Alumni Connections, Department of Art and Art History, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
Five University of Rochester faculty sit around a table for a discussion about artificial intelligence, business, and education.

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

University of Rochester faculty discuss the impact of AI on education and how harnessing AI tools is essential for the workforce.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Daniel Keating, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Huaxia Rui, Liza Mohr, Mitchell Lovett, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School, videos,
A vibrant collage of scenes from around the University, celebrating together at the University of Rochester, showcasing joy and community.

Discover the Rochester bucket-list items that you’ll be reminiscing about for years to come.

University of Rochester bucket list: 12 can't-miss experiences, from MAG art and Garbage Plates to Dandelion Day and Jazz Fest.

topics: alumni, Eastman School of Music, events, Memorial Art Gallery,