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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, 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,
Laser gate illustration of red and blue lasers aimed at graphene.
Science & Technology
May 11, 2022

Laser bursts drive fastest-ever logic gates

By clarifying the role of “real” and “virtual” charge carriers in laser-induced currents, researchers at Rochester and Erlangen have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers.

University of Rochester scientists took a decisive step to creating ultrafast computers with logic gates operating at femtosecond timescales.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ignacio Franco, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Closeup of a medal bearing the University of Rochester seal.

From Fulbright awards to Projects for Peace funding, the array of honors recognize the scholars’ academic achievement, research potential, and commitment to service.

The array of honors recognize the University of Rochester scholars’ academic achievement, research potential, and commitment to service.

topics: awards, quality education,
student stands beside small circular art prints hanging from strings.
Campus & Community
May 5, 2022

Science under the microscope of visual art

An art and geology double major, University of Rochester student Gabrielle Meli brings scientific processes to her art.

An art and geology double major, University of Rochester senior Gabrielle Meli brings scientific processes to her art.

topics: Class of 2022, Department of Art and Art History, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
three researchers standing in front of a board filled with equations

Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

topics: Andrew White, Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
College student touches up with paint a 9-foot-long jaekelopterus model.
Campus & Community
May 2, 2022

Senior engineering students show their work

The University of Rochester’s Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences hosted its annual Senior Design Day for teams of graduating students to showcase their capstone projects.

More than 90 capstone projects were on display during the University of Rochester's annual Senior Design Day.

topics: Class of 2022, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, undergraduate research,