
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.

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.

University of Rochester launches initiative to strengthen youth mental healthcare
A federally funded collaboration will prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

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.

Researchers discover more efficient way to route information in quantum computers
Using qudits, Rochester scientists have solved a notoriously difficult problem involving Hilbert space, or the quantum matrix.

Study: Widespread disapproval of federal interventions in science, public health
The findings, based on a sweeping national survey, help quantify the public’s verdict on recent federal policies.

June 2025 in Photos
Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

Who’s immune to conspiracy theories?
Rochester faculty on how political conspiracy theories start and spread—and why people believe them.

Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.

Awards and honors celebrate distinguished contributions of faculty
Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.