
Rochester graduate awarded 2020 Nobel Prize for ‘landmark achievement’ against hepatitis
NIH scientist Harvey Alter, who holds BA and MD degrees from Rochester, is the 13th Nobel laureate with ties to the University.

Rochester project democratizes access to medieval English literature
The pioneering Middle English Texts Series “puts the literature out there for everybody,” making medieval English texts available to scholars and students around the world.

Five tips for students navigating a rocky job market
While many of life’s normal interactions may be taking place from a distance, building relationships and being persistent are a few key takeaways, says director of Rochester’s Greene Center for Career Education and Connections.

The Class of 2024 settles in
The Class of 2024 includes more than 1,250 students in the College and 134 students in the Eastman School of Music. Forty other nations are represented.

Restart: ‘Committed to safety and welfare of students‘
Faculty and staff involved in undergraduate life outlined plans to keep students and other members of the community safe as they return this fall.

How to view Comet NEOWISE
Work by Rochester researchers will help make a space-based infrared telesecope—the kind that detected Comet NEOWISE—even more precise.

FAQ: COVID-19 testing on campus
University experts outline the COVID-19 testing and monitoring protocols being put in place as the campus looks to reopen.

Orientation leaders hope to make new students Rochester ready—virtually
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 of Rochester reimagines its future
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.

Bats offer clues to treating COVID-19
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.