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scientific illustration of a solid laser beam entering at one end, and rainbow spectrum waves coming out through the other.

Engineers have taken advantage of the quantum entanglement phenomenon to generate unprecedented bandwidth and brightness on chip-sized nanophotonic devices.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, nanotechnology, photonics, Qiang Lin, quantum science,
Red, white, and blue Juneteenth flag variation.
University News
October 27, 2021

Rochester to observe Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and affirms the contributions of Black and African American communities to the nation’s growth. Beginning in 2022, the University of Rochester will recognize it as an official University holiday.

Beginning in 2022, the University of Rochester will recognize Juneteenth as an official University holiday.

topics: featured-post-side, Office of Equity and Inclusion,
Three vertical shots of Goergen Award recipients Jason Middleton, Elaine Sia, and Will Bridges.

Rochester professors Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be formally recognized for their exceptional undergraduate teaching on October 28.

University of Rochester professors Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia are the recipients of the 2021 Goergen Awards.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Department of Biology, Department of English, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Elaine Sia, Film and Media Studies Program, Jason Middleton, School of Arts and Sciences,
Jason Middleton in a mask teaches his film class.
Campus & Community
October 26, 2021

Jason Middleton: Looking at film with a critical eye

The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

topics: awards, Department of English, Film and Media Studies Program, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Jason Middleton, School of Arts and Sciences,
Elaine Sia in a mask points at a figure on the blackboard.

The biology professor has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000, including students in the 100-level Genetics, the first demanding course in that major.

University of Rochester biology professor Elaine Sia has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000.

topics: awards, Department of Biology, Elaine Sia, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, School of Arts and Sciences,
Will Bridges in profile with a blackboard in the background.

A fourth-generation teacher with a passion for post-World War II Japanese literature, the associate professor is always searching for innovative ways to reach his students.

With a passion for postwar Japanese literature, Will Bridges is always searching for new ways to reach University of Rochester students.

topics: awards, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, School of Arts and Sciences,
Four college students sit cross-legged outside and meditate.

Peer counseling, mindful practice, therapy dogs, 24/7 care—supporting the well-being and mental health of college students at Rochester takes many forms.

Supporting the emotional well-being and mental health of college students at the University of Rochester takes many forms.

topics: Department of Psychiatry, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, interfaith chapel, University Health Service,
young woman standing in a chemistry lab

Researchers at Rochester and Maryland describe a novel cross-coupling reaction that could lead to a cheaper way to develop chemical compounds for pharmaceuticals.

Researchers at Rochester and Maryland describe a novel cross-coupling reaction that could be a promising advance in drug development.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Chemistry, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,