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Rendering of the proposed NSF OPAL facility.

Science & Technology

NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design

September 15, 2026

The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility.

Illustration of engineering gears atop a screen displaying code, data, and algorithms.

University News

URochester and RIT lead national research effort to improve STEM student success

September 9, 2026

A five-year NSF-funded project will examine how universities can better support low-income engineering and computer science students.

Aerial view of the University of Rochester's Health Sciences Campus with the city of Rochester skyline in the background.

University News

URochester School of Nursing becomes School of Nursing & Health Sciences

September 8, 2026

The new name builds on a century of nursing leadership while reflecting an expanded role in interdisciplinary education, research, and care.

Close-up of a smartphone displaying a open-mouthed smiling child and his teeth with the child himself in the background and slightly off the frame.

Health & Medicine

How AI could help detect tooth decay and gum disease earlier

September 2, 2026

An NIH grant will help URochester researchers expand access to early oral disease detection beyond the dentist’s office.

Jessical Shang (left) with two students in her mechanical engineering lab.

University News

Can scientists predict—and control—turbulence?

August 26, 2026

URochester joins a new NSF–funded center to find the answers by combining experiments, theory, simulations, and AI.

Baby sleeping safely in crib.

University News

URochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center now home to the Baby Safe Sleep Coalition

August 10, 2026

The historic partnership and public health investment aim to reduce preventable infant deaths in Monroe County.

university seal.

University News

URochester faculty appointed to named professorships

Named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of URochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

Christopher Deeney in a suit and tie with his image reflected on the wall next to him.

University News

Laboratory for Laser Energetics director Christopher Deeney reappointed

The new term recognizes Deeney’s leadership in advancing LLE’s scientific mission while strengthening national research partnerships.

rendering showing the exterior of a building.

University News

Construction begins on new building for Student Life, Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life

The two-story, 15,000-square-foot building on the River Campus will add new gathering, rehearsal, and programmatic spaces for all students.

Meliora Weekend 2026 graphic with headshots of the four headlining artists.

Campus & Community

Headliners, programs, and events announced for Meliora Weekend 2026

The University’s signature celebration features nearly 300 events, bestselling authors, and award-winning entertainers.

Close-up of gloved fingers holding a microchip near a circuit board.

University News

URochester launches first NY THRIVE partnership to accelerate semiconductor innovation

The collaboration combines University expertise with industry to develop technologies for faster, more energy-efficient computing.

Close up of a hand holding an instrument near an apparatus emitting a red laser representing the kind of work and manufacturing supported by the NSF STELLAR Engine.

Science & Technology

NSF selects Rochester, New York, and Finger Lakes region as national laser innovation hub

The URochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding.