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A proud naval tradition at URochester turns 80
The University’s Naval ROTC unit has trained generations of student-leaders and military officers, shaping academic excellence and national service.
URochester students engineer bacteria to build a future on Mars
Undergraduates turn Martian air into plastics and fertilizer—earning top honors internationally.
Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS): Blending creativity and engineering in synthesizer design
The synthesizers Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) created for Moog Music Inc. are part of a new cutting-edge lab at URochester.
October 2025 in photos
Pumpkin spice season is in full effect. Take a walk back through how we spent October at the University of Rochester.
Recent awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty
The National Academy of Medicine and the Packard Foundation are among the organizations honoring faculty members at the University.
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
The cutting-edge tool demonstrates how the blood-brain barrier breaks down and how healthy brains keep it strong.
Film, music, and technology converge at inaugural Soundtrax Festival
The University of Rochester debuts the first North American festival dedicated to the art and science of film music.
Forming bonds between chemical and sustainability engineering
The newly renamed Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering signals a commitment to shaping the future of the field.
New partnership empowers teacher-leaders in semiconductors and microelectronics
The program will advance K–12 STEM leadership for these growing industries in New York and Idaho.
Why the future of computing is quantum
The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.