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University News

Awards and honors highlight faculty contributions

August 29, 2025

University of Rochester faculty members have received recognition from professional and scholarly organizations.

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7 new academic programs debut at Rochester

August 28, 2025

The programs—centered on AI, aerospace, Latinx studies, and more—enhance the University’s extensive degree offerings.

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Science & Technology

Can Amazon Alexa or Google Home help detect Parkinson’s?

A quick, speech-based AI tool offers a new way to screen for a key indicator of the neurodegenerative disease.

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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.

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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 named site of research center to study the biology of aging

The NIH-funded center will allow researchers to explore why some species live longer—and what that could mean for human health.

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Science & Technology

What are intraocular lenses? And how can they restore sight for patients with cataracts?

New technology is quickly improving the world’s most common form of eye surgery.

Biomedical engineering PhD student Fazla Mashrur wears an electroencephalography cap during an experiment.

June 2025 in Photos

Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

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Science & Technology

Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?

Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.

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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.