Matt Cook, Author at News Center

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Science & Technology

20,000 ways to bee: Everything you want to know about bees

August 14, 2026

Professor Bob Minckley answers common questions about the surprisingly diverse—and downright weird—world of bees.

URochester men's soccer team player Johnny Makula curves a soccer ball during a kick to demonstrate the Magnus effect.

Science & Technology

The Magnus effect: The science that allows soccer players to ‘bend it like Beckham’

July 7, 2026

‘Miracle’ goals scored from seemingly impossible angles are made possible by physics.

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University News

‘Free For All Forever’—both challenge and aspiration at the Memorial Art Gallery

April 3, 2026

The Memorial Art Gallery’s director discussed art, access, and the museum’s future.

University News

How does URochester measure its economic footprint?

March 16, 2026

A Q&A with Josh Farrelman, the vice president for government relations, digs into the recent economic impact study and the value of its findings.

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University News

What are the keys to ensuring student success in higher education?

February 27, 2026

URochester’s inaugural leader for academic excellence discusses curriculum, value, and how we ensure student success.

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University News

Enrollment cliff ahead: Rethinking recruitment and retention

December 17, 2025

Joined by two colleagues, URochester’s vice provost talks enrollment strategy during a challenging time for higher education.

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From the Magazine

How URochester is redefining collaboration through transdisciplinary research

December 1, 2025

A quartet of groundbreaking new centers receives $8.5 million in institutional funding.

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University News

URochester Medicine’s next era will be driven by innovation and collaboration

November 20, 2025

The Medical Center CEO talks resilience, research, and the future of healthcare at the University of Rochester.

University News

What the future of research looks like to URochester’s chief research officer

October 30, 2025

URochester’s vice president for research addresses sweeping shifts in federal research policy and their implications for the University.

Matt Cook

Author Posts Loop

20,000 ways to bee: Everything you want to know about bees

The Magnus effect: The science that allows soccer players to ‘bend it like Beckham’

Inside URochester’s brand transformation

Healthcare of the highest order is about access and quality

Ever wonder how URochester will remain globally competitive?

‘Free For All Forever’—both challenge and aspiration at the Memorial Art Gallery

How does URochester measure its economic footprint?

What are the keys to ensuring student success in higher education?

Enrollment cliff ahead: Rethinking recruitment and retention

How URochester is redefining collaboration through transdisciplinary research

URochester Medicine’s next era will be driven by innovation and collaboration

What the future of research looks like to URochester’s chief research officer