Stanford’s Laura Carstensen ’78 to deliver 2024 Commencement address
Carstensen is a research psychologist and internationally renowned expert on aging and the effects on well-being of extended lifetimes.

3 old-school tips for viewing the solar eclipse
We dug into the campus newspaper archives to trace the evolution of eclipse knowledge—and etiquette—over the last century.

University secures federal funding to enable advanced quantum research
The funding supports the acquisition of a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope to accelerate research in quantum information science.

Eclipse helped Rochester alumnus see solar corona in new light
Observations made by William Harkness during the 1869 total eclipse led to a pivotal discovery about the sun’s corona.

Celebrating Women’s History Month
We’re sharing the stories of women in the University’s history whose contributions deserve wider recognition.

Scientists create new ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions
Techniques developed with the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system hold promise for sparking fusion at larger scales.

First-generation students find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester
About 20 percent of Rochester’s undergraduate student body are the first in their family to make the higher education leap.

October 2023 in photos
October brought fall in all its splendor to the University of Rochester. Take a brief look back at some favorite images from the past month.

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.

Lea Nordhaus named secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees
Effective October 1, Nordhaus will serve the board, report to the president, and work with the senior leadership team.