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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.

2025: The year in photos
URochester photographer J. Adam Fenster gives a behind-the-scenes tour of his favorite photos he made this year. Plus, the research that resonated.

Student-created AR/VR tools help everywhere from the classroom to the operating room
Transdisciplinary class empowers emerging technologists to develop AR/VR solutions using AI and the latest hardware from Meta and Snap Inc.

We are the world: URochester students learn, work, and research across the globe
From traditional study abroad to life-changing community service, the University offers an education abroad experience for virtually anyone.

Undergraduates demonstrate better engineering through the humanities
Three engineering seniors are honored for blending technical rigor with humanistic insight in their academic careers.

Can lost vision be restored?
URochester researchers are at the forefront of improving eyesight while discovering how our visual system works.

Chemical reactions: What you need to know about PFAS
URochester researchers shed light on the synthetic compounds lurking in everyday life.