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Nighttime exterior view of a Jacob's Pillow dance studio.

Campus Announcements

Kat Sirico remembered for their creative vision and devotion to dance

Their enduring care for artists, students, and the creative process left a lasting impact on the dance community.

Aerial view of the University of Rochester campuses and nearby downtown Rochester during the "blue hour."

University News

University leaders provide update on federal policy changes

The president, provost, and Medical Center CEO discussed the potential impact of recent changes to the institution and area community.

Graphic featuring a photo of Eric Wagner near a blue background that shows the University of Rochester spirit "R" and the worlds "alumni connections: Eric Wagner '97, molecular genetics."

Eric Wagner ’97: From first-generation student to RNA trailblazer

The alumnus-turned-faculty member reflects on how his undergraduate years set the stage for his life’s work.

Graphic shows Steven Dewhurst against a blue background and alongside text that reads "my Rochester story with Stephen Dewhurst, vice president for research."

Stephen Dewhurst: A door, left open

How Rochester’s vice president for research built a career on curiosity, collaboration, and access.

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University News

Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

During the first half of 2025, several faculty members were appointed to named professorships, celebrating their work as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

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University News

Awards and honors celebrate distinguished contributions of faculty

Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.

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University News

Recent awards recognize accomplishments of Rochester faculty

Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.

Five University of Rochester faculty sit around a table for a discussion about artificial intelligence, business, and education.

Voices & Opinion

How AI is transforming business, education, and the future of work

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

Joseph Eberly

Science & Technology

Pioneering physicist and optical scientist Joseph Eberly remembered

His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.

Woman leads a mindfulness exercise in a classroom, gesturing with one hand raised, as students listen with a slide reading 'Let’s arrive in this moment together'.

Teaching the teachers to be calm, cool, and collected

A University program trains faculty to embrace mindfulness in the classroom, with instructors and students alike benefiting.