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University News
July 22, 2024 | 08:37 am

Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

topics: Eastman School of Music, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School, Warner School of Education,
Wide shot of the compressor for generating laser pulses at ELI Beamlines to investigate the feasibility of producing coherent gamma rays. A person in safety gear stands near the instrument.
Science & Technology
July 22, 2024 | 08:12 am

Is a gamma-ray laser possible?

Federal funding will allow Rochester scientists and their European collaborators to study the feasibility of coherent light sources beyond x-rays.

topics: global engagement, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Close-up of Josh Shapiro.
Campus Life
July 21, 2024 | 03:35 pm

Get to know Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro

The Rochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.

topics: alumni, Class of 2023, commencement, Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
Vector illustration of Lady Liberty with a thermometer in her mouth to show taking the temperature on American democracy.
Society & Culture
July 10, 2024 | 03:42 pm

Taking the temperature of American democracy

An interview with political scientist James Druckman, an expert on American democracy and polarization. 

topics: Department of Political Science, James Druckman, School of Arts and Sciences,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
University News
June 27, 2024 | 11:36 am

Awards and honors recognize faculty accomplishments

University of Rochester faculty members receive national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.

topics: awards, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
Photo illustration depicting a rocky Earth-like landscape with the orange-pink light of a setting sun reflecting off a large moon likely formed with the limited role of streaming instability.
Science & Technology
June 17, 2024 | 05:12 pm

In the hunt for a second Earth, look to small planets

The recommendation is based on new research from Rochester scientists about the role of streaming instability in forming moons and planets.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,