
University statement on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is a central tenet of the vision and values of the University, which is reviewing the decision to determine the potential impact on operations.

A colonial history: Jamestown, Plymouth and, yes, Bermuda
In a new book, Rochester historian Michael Jarvis argues that Bermuda belongs at the center, not the periphery, of the American colonial story.

Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship
The political science major from Puerto Rico is the first Rochester student to earn the honor since 2004.

University receives five-star rating for LGBTQ inclusivity
The Campus Pride Index ranks Rochester among the nation’s best for making the educational experience welcoming and respectful for all.

‘Communicating Your Professional Identity’ flourishes at 10
“It brings together writing pedagogy, career and life design, and campus stakeholders,” says lead instructor Laura Jones.

Perovskites, a ‘dirt cheap’ alternative to silicon, just got a lot more efficient
By harnessing the power of metals, Rochester researchers are making the material an ever more viable replacement for silicon in solar cells and detectors.

Looking for a match made in heaven—or online? Science says stay grounded
Rochester’s Harry Reis, a leading social psychologist, discusses how to find and foster love—including ways to get the most out of online dating.

New models shed light on life’s origin
Dustin Trail used experiments and zircon chemistry to build more accurate computer models of fluids that act as pathways from inner Earth to Earth’s surface.

Scientists hit key milestone in fusion energy quest
The major breakthrough of achieving ignition is cause for celebration at Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics as well.

Birds of a feather flock together?
Maria Castaño, a third-year PhD student in biology, studies populations of birds to understand the processes that lead to the creation of new species.