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Diptych of the book cover art for "Melvill" by Rodrigo Fresán and "Muzzle for Witches" by Dubravka Ugresic, both translated and published by Open Letter Press and longlisted by the National Book Critics Circle translation prize.
The Arts
December 21, 2024 | 03:46 pm

Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle

Rochester’s literary translation press edited and published two of the longlisted books for the organization’s 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

topics: alumni, Chad Post, Department of English, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, School of Arts and Sciences,
A solar eclipse is seen from the University of Rochester's River Campus
Campus Life
December 19, 2024 | 02:00 pm

2024: The year in photos and video

University photographer J. Adam Fenster shares his favorite images that he made this year. Plus, a look back at 2024 in video.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, 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
December 18, 2024 | 12:31 pm

Awards and accolades spotlight faculty contributions

Professional associations and scholarly organizations are recognizing the accomplishments of Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
Two Neanderthals in a grassy field point off into the distance to illustrate the evolution of Neanderthal DNA.
Science & Technology
December 16, 2024 | 01:41 pm

How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival

New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

topics: Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Student in a lab coat and safety gear pipes bacteria that will eventually form bioglass microlenses.
Science & Technology
December 13, 2024 | 02:35 pm

Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?

Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,
Al Uy looks at a small red bird that is perched on his hand during a research trip to the Solomon Islands.
From the Magazine
December 9, 2024 | 11:28 am

Evolution’s moment of truth

Every year biologist Al Uy travels by plane, boat, and foot to remote corners of the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate?

topics: Department of Biology, global engagement, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Hands sculpting a clay brain to illustrate neural sculpting of brain activity patterns.
Science & Technology
December 9, 2024 | 08:52 am

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Group of five students who work on synthetic biology projects in white lab coats sitting around a table filled with beakers and others scientific equipment.
Science & Technology
December 3, 2024 | 04:00 pm

Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy

The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Class of 2026, Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability, undergraduate research,
Colorful, stylized illustration of Karen Durkin, who reflects on the role of women's sports in her life, career, and society at large.
From the Magazine
December 1, 2024 | 08:00 am

A ‘boom’ in women’s sports

Karen Durkin ’87 reflects on how women’s sports became big business. 

topics: alumni, Arthur Satz Department of Music, Department of English, School of Arts and Sciences,