Science & Technology How to view Comet NEOWISE July 17, 2020 Work by Rochester researchers will help make a space-based infrared telesecope—the kind that detected Comet NEOWISE—even more precise.
University News FAQ: COVID-19 testing on campus July 16, 2020 University experts outline the COVID-19 testing and monitoring protocols being put in place as the campus looks to reopen.
Campus & Community Orientation leaders hope to make new students Rochester ready—virtually July 10, 2020 A Zoom-based talk show and a roster of online activities are some of the hallmarks of orientation programming in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
University News University of Rochester reimagines its future July 9, 2020 A new initiative asks the University community to reimagine the institution "from square one," drawing on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.
Science & Technology Bats offer clues to treating COVID-19 July 8, 2020 Bats carry many viruses, including the one behind COVID-19, without becoming ill. University of Rochester biologists are studying the immune system of bats to find potential ways to "mimic" that system in humans.
Society & Culture Corporate money in politics threatens US democracy—or does it? July 6, 2020 In a new book, Rochester political scientist David Primo and his coauthor argue that the influence of campaign financing is misunderstood by voters, policymakers, the media, and political analysts.
The Arts Memorial Art Gallery reopens as Finger Lakes region enters Phase Four June 29, 2020 With masks, social distancing, and other safety measures in place, the University's museum has reopened and is once again welcoming visitors.
Society & Culture University prison education initiative awarded major grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation June 12, 2020 The University's cornerstone prison education initiative receives a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand and further develop its programming.
Science & Technology Rochester researchers unlock clues to a dramatic chapter of Earth’s geological history June 10, 2020 New Rochester research indicates that the global glaciation period known as Snowball Earth began earlier than previously thought, work that adds to the understanding of how the planet's climate changes.
Health & Medicine How to clean and disinfect—the right way June 9, 2020 As businesses and other aspects of the economy open up, xxperts at the Medical Center offer tips for how to clean and disinfect your home during the COVID-19 pandemic.