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Society & Culture

Survey: Americans back higher ed—but worry about campus culture

University of Rochester’s James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.

Nathan Gibbons ’06, ’13 (MBA): On resilience, reinvention, and reimagining business

The Simon Business School graduate shares how perseverance shaped his career as a fintech cofounder.

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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.

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On Nobelist László Krasznahorkai, the apocalypse, and the art of literary translation

Alumnus Declan Spring ’87 and Open Letter’s Chad Post reflect on the vision and voice of the newly minted Nobel laureate.

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Science & Technology

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.

Machiel Blok, whose research builds on the fundamentals of quantum tunneling, in front of a BlueFors dilution refrigerator smiles and looks at the camera.

Science & Technology

Quantum tunneling: URochester physicist explains a Nobel Prize–winning discovery

Machiel Blok’s research in superconducting circuits builds on the same quantum effects recognized by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.

A dandelion grows through the cracks in concrete to symbolize resilience in the face of stress.

Society & Culture

Understanding stress and resilience from the inside out

By studying the effects of persistent stress, URochester researchers are shedding light on how to be more resilient.

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September 2025 in photos

It may technically be fall, but September kept us in sunny skies, celebratory weekends, and classroom deep-dives at URochester.

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Society & Culture

When Washington tried to starve industries of loans—and failed

Federal regulators pressured banks to withdraw from controversial industries. A new study finds companies simply borrowed elsewhere.

General Counsel Donna Gooden Payne announces retirement

Her expertise has helped the institution navigate some of its most consequential challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leadership conversation with Kathy Gallucci

URochester’s chief human resource officer underscores the importance of employee voices to its future.

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University of Rochester launches refreshed brand identity

The refreshed brand builds on the University’s 175-year legacy while spotlighting its vision and values.

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