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.
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.
NSF funds multi-institutional design of world-leading NSF OPAL laser at Rochester
The ultrahigh-intensity laser facility has the potential to be a unique open-access resource for the global scientific community.
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.
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.
Laser Lab’s pulsed laser research gets boost from federal funding
A new Department of Defense contract taps Rochester’s expertise in pulsed lasers for national defense efforts.
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.
Surprisingly low use of COVID antiviral treatments in nursing homes
A new study shows monoclonal antibodies and oral antiviral drugs were not used as much as would be expected given the high risk of resident populations.
Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines
Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.
Prediction may be key to eye-and-hand coordination
Rochester neuroscientists have found that the ability to visually predict movement may be crucial for making a great catch or grabbing a moving object.