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Illustration of a cross-section of the ocean featuring Ediacaran fauna, including Dickinsonia, under water while an aurora shines in the sky.

Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life.

A weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of Ediacaran fauna, Earth's first soft-bodied organisms.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, John Tarduno, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Stylized, colorful illustration of headshot of Grace Stensland.
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Flump! Splatter! Pop!

Grace Stensland ’23, a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV, delights in odd noises.

Grace Stensland ’23 talks about her work as a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV.

topics: alumni, Audio and Music Engineering, Class of 2023, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Film and Media Studies Program, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
Close-up of face of Yushchenko as she sits in class in lecture hall.

A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.

A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.

topics: Department of Political Science, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences,
Patchwork resembling a map of a continent stitched together with graduation hat tassels.
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Going global

In the past decade, Rochester’s Office of Global Engagement has launched the University into a new chapter in research and teaching.

In the past decade, Rochester's Office of Global Engagement has launched the University into a new chapter in research and teaching.

topics: global engagement,
Hameedi standing with arms folded in front of statue in Rush Rhees Library.
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Baitullah Hameedi: Escaping the Taliban

An Afghan scholar and refugee conducts research at the University of Rochester.

An Afghan scholar and refugee conducts research at the University's Susan B. Anthony and Mt. Hope Family centers.

topics: global engagement, Susan B. Anthony Center,
Bykov smiling while seated at seminar table with students seated around him.
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Dmitry Bykov: Satirizing Putin

The Russian poet, journalist, and literary critic is teaching and lecturing at Rochester as part of the Humanities Center’s Scholar in Exile program.

Russian poet, journalist, and literary critic Dmitry Bykov is teaching and lecturing at the University of Rochester.

topics: Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, global engagement, Humanities Center, languages, School of Arts and Sciences,
Peter Christensen and Lainie Ross standing next to each other against lit wall.
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Healing arts and letters

A new Medical Center department teams up with the Humanities Center to foster collaboration on both sides of Elmwood Avenue.

At the University of Rochester, the medical school's storied biopsychosocial model enters a new chapter.

topics: Humanities Center, Peter Christensen, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
From the Magazine
May 1, 2024

Show us your town: Tokyo

Entrepreneur Yohay Wakabayashi ’10, ’11S (MS) shares some of his favorite things to do in one of the world’s top destinations for culture and cuisine.

Entrepreneur Yohay Wakabayashi ’10, ’11S (MS) shares some favorite things to do in one of the world's top destinations for culture and cuisine.

topics: alumni, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School,