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Science & Technology
November 17, 2023 | 08:43 am

Qubit by qubit: Optimizing silicon for quantum computing

A team of researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, has won a grant from the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research to address challenges posed by silicon spin qubits.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Nichol, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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University News
October 30, 2023 | 03:54 pm

Faculty earn awards and accolades for research and leadership

National academies, professional associations, a news publication, and a private foundation have recently recognized University of Rochester faculty members.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
Six University of Rochester students hold up a seventh in front of the giant letters on the quad during Meliora Weekend 2023.
Campus Life
October 8, 2023 | 07:27 pm

Boundless festivities at Meliora Weekend 2023

The annual fall celebration combining reunion, homecoming, and family weekend welcomed thousands to campus for four days of activities, get-togethers, and programs.

topics: alumni, events, Meliora Weekend,
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University News
September 29, 2023 | 12:10 pm

Faculty recognized for research, leadership, and advocacy

Professional societies, along with a government agency and an arts organization, are among those bestowing recent honors on Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Nursing, Susan B. Anthony Center,
Group of students off-loading items from the back of a pick-up truck during University of Rochester move-in days.
Campus Life
August 23, 2023 | 02:20 pm

Welcome home, Class of 2027!

Among the new members of the Class of 2027 are first-generation students, US veterans, junior Olympians, accomplished performers—and even a national Scrabble champion.

topics: Class of 2027, featured-post-side,
Large group of University of Rochester medical students wearing their new white coats outside for a group photo.
In Photos
August 18, 2023 | 05:31 pm

A ceremonial start for new medical students

First-year medical students at the University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry were welcomed into the profession today, donning their white coats for the first time as they begin their journey to become doctors. “Receiving your white coat is truly a moment where one is welcomed into a family of those who have been privileged to heal. … Recognize that you are what the world needs,” fourth-year medical student Malayna Hocker told the audience, which included the new students and University faculty and staff. Get to know the Class of 2027.

topics: Class of 2027, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
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University News
August 8, 2023 | 09:36 am

Faculty lauded for research and service contributions

The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
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University News
June 23, 2023 | 11:14 am

Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines

Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,