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The Meliora letters cast a shadow on the Eastman Quadrangle lawn with Rush Rhees Library in the background.

Incoming students at the College and at Eastman will arrive in August from more than 40 countries and 44 states.

Incoming students at the University of Rochester will arrive in August from more than 40 countries and 44 states.

topics: admissions, Class of 2026, Eastman School of Music, the college,
portrait of Tony Green.

In his new role, which begins August 1, Green will report to incoming Provost David Figlio and work closely with the Office of Administration and Finance.

In his new role at the University of Rochester, Anthony Green will report to incoming Provost David Figlio.

topics: announcements, staff,
close up of a tiny sample of a square of polymer film.

Compared to long, tedious hours of scanning by undergraduates, a breakthrough technology can detect monolayers with 99.9 percent accuracy—in far less time and at a fraction of the cost.

Compared to long, tedious hours of scanning by undergraduates, a breakthrough technology can detect monolayers with 99.9 percent accuracy.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, photonics, quantum science, research finding,
young woman holds photo of an older woman's eyes in front of her face to illustrate gene regulation.
Science & Technology
May 26, 2022

Gene regulation may hold clue to longer life

Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.

Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest gene regulation may be a new target to combat aging and age-related diseases.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
a composite image of three archival portraits.

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice.

topics: NROTC, veterans,
Two dancers, one an adult and one a child, dressed in traditional Native American dress perform in Wilson Commons.

Over four days in April, the University hosted “UR Remnants,” an interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and members of the local indigenous and arts communities.

Over four days in April, the University hosted “UR Remnants,” a collaboration between faculty and local indigenous and arts communities.

topics: events, Program of Dance and Movement, School of Arts and Sciences, Writing Speaking and Argument Program,
Closeup of Meliora medallion carving at the base of a campus flagpole.

At an in-person May meeting, the University of Rochester Board of Trustees elected five individuals as board members, and recognized six individuals on becoming life trustees.

topics: announcements, Arts Sciences and Engineering, board of trustees, Simon Business School, Warner School of Education,
group portrait of SMH Infection Prevention Team, standing outdoors, socially distanced.

This year’s President’s Staff Awards—the Meliora Award, Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award, and the Witmer Award for Distinguished Service—recognize leadership, dedication, and innovation.

This year’s President’s Staff Awards recognize innovative leadership, dedication, and sustained contributions to the University community.

topics: announcements, featured-post-side, meliora award, staff awards, witmer award,
Christopher Deeney in a suit and tie with his image reflected on the wall next to him.

A leader in science and innovation, Deeney brings to the role his extensive experience running complex operations.

Christopher Deeney brings to the University of Rochester his extensive experience running complex operations.

topics: appointments, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, staff,