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Maiken Nedergaard.

Health & Medicine

Maiken Nedergaard elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 19, 2026

The academy cited Nedergaard for “transforming neuroscience and medicine by discovering the glymphatic system, revealing sleep-dependent brain waste clearance.”

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University News

URochester faculty garner recognition for professional accomplishments

October 19, 2026

University of Rochester faculty are honored for contributions to their respective fields.

IceCube Neutrino Observatory at night with the Northern Lights in the sky.

Science & Technology

How IceCube opened a new window on the universe—and earned a Nobel Prize

October 6, 2026

URochester physicist Segev BenZvi explains how Nobel Prize–winning IceCube discovered high-energy neutrinos and opened a new window on the universe.

Will Renninger behind optics equipment in a lab.

University News

Pairing light and sound to explore new frontiers in physics

October 1, 2026

URochester researcher William Renninger is named one of 21 new Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators.

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University News

Recent awards recognize faculty achievements

As part of an ongoing series, we’re spotlighting accolades for URochester faculty.

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University News

Awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty

An NSF CAREER Award, young scholar recognition, and a hall of fame induction are among recent faculty achievements.

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Campus & Community

Recognition, research, and global reach for students and alumni

URochester student and alumni award recipients are pursuing research, entrepreneurship, and community-based work around the globe.

James Druckman standing with his hands in his pockets.

University News

James Druckman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

The political science professor is a renowned expert in political polarization and American democracy.

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University News

Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements

URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.

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University News

Accolades highlight faculty scholarship, research contributions

January 30, 2026

As part of an ongoing series, we’re highlighting the contributions of URochester faculty.