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Accolades highlight faculty scholarship, research contributions
As part of an ongoing series, we’re highlighting the contributions of URochester faculty. Share your updates Know of a faculty member receiving an award or honor? Contact us so we…
Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes
The superhydrophobic design could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.
URochester faculty appointed to named professorships
Named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of URochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Why is sleep so important? Your brain depends on it
Sleep does more than restore energy—it activates the brain’s waste-clearing system, protecting long-term brain health.
URochester awarded Keck Foundation funding to tackle chemistry grand challenge
The cutting-edge project aims to harness quantum light to unlock new chemical processes.
Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals
Newly identified methods to harness the properties of tungsten carbide could yield viable substitutes for precious metals like platinum.
Transformative $10 million gift will establish Hajim School deanship
University Trustee Emeritus John Bruning ’24 (Honorary) and Barbara Bruning’s generosity will help shape the future of the school and its leadership.
Kevin Parker, a pioneer in ultrasound imaging, remembered
The William F. May Professor of Engineering and Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Applied Sciences leaves a legacy of innovation and inspiration.
Pre-college summer courses give sneak peek at campus life
Each summer, high school students take a variety of classes while living, dining, and learning at URochester.
Undergraduates launch affordable AI receptionist service
Walter McDonald ’27 and Stephen Lim ’27 created OrbitPhone to help small businesses manage calls and appointments.