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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How does someone become a criminal? For 30+ years, Mt. Hope Family Center researchers have examined how adversity and support shape lives and influence pathways to opportunity. Read how their research is used to help children and families thrive. bit.ly/4wW3WEM

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What crime and prison reveal about incarceration--and about us

URochester researchers on how childhood trauma, parental incarceration, and even discipline in schools shape criminal justice outcomes.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We recently celebrated 50 years of our Laboratory for Laser Energetics with Nobel laureates Gérard Mourou, former engineering professor and scientist at LLE, and Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD), physicist and LLE alumna, alongside members of the URochester community. 🎉

Gérard Mourou, (L) a former engineering professor and scientist at LLE and Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD) are seen during a celebration commemorating the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE)’s 50th anniversary

Donna Strickland '89 (PhD) makes remarks during a keynote session at LLE's anniversary celebration

Gérard Mourou makes remarks during a keynote session at LLE's anniversary celebration

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The National Science Foundation has selected the URochester-led STELLAR Engine for funding, launching a national laser innovation hub in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region With our partners, we’re advancing research, manufacturing, workforce development, and laser technologies

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NSF selects Rochester, New York, and Finger Lakes region as national laser innovation hub

The University of Rochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding over the next two years.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Nothing says "celebration" quite like this view. 🤩 Wishing our URochester community, near and far, a wonderful holiday weekend as the United States marks its 250th birthday. 🇺🇸 #July4th #America250

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

"It always strikes me how central sports are to everyday life—and yet when we open many standard histories, they’re barely mentioned." ⚽ Read more about Dr. Silva's HIST 154: World History Through Soccer, taught every World Cup cycle: bit.ly/4vDJzw8 #WorldCup2026

Associate Professor of History Pablo M. Sierra Silva photographed in his office in Rush Rhees Library. He wears a black suit and is standing in front of a bookshelf.

Associate Professor of History Pablo M. Sierra Silva leads the class “HIST 154, World History through Soccer” with students wearing soccer jerseys in Dewey Hall. Dr. Silva and students stand in a group while smiling.

Associate Professor of History Pablo M. Sierra Silva posed in front of a bookshelf, wearing a green soccer jersey.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today is a University holiday as we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, community, and joy. URochester and the City of Rochester are deeply connected to the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality. #Juneteenth2026

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Is AI replacing teachers? According to these #URochester faculty and alumni, no—but the best ones are using it to make learning more accessible, engaging, and personalized. 🔗 See how URochester's Warner School of Education is preparing educators for the future: bit.ly/4eoLihj

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How AI is reshaping teaching and learning in schools

University of Rochester Warner School faculty share practical, research-based strategies for using AI to support teaching, not replace it.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From an NSF CAREER Award to a young scholar honor to a hall of fame induction, URochester faculty are earning recognition for their impact 🎉 bit.ly/4x44yJr Congratulations to all!

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Awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty

An NSF CAREER Award, young scholar recognition, and a hall of fame induction are among recent faculty achievements.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Using physics-informed AI and MRI, URochester researchers map cerebrospinal fluid flow—shedding light on how the brain clears Alzheimer’s-linked proteins and enabling earlier detection and treatment. bit.ly/4nRVSl7 #URochesterResearch #AI

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Turning ocean water into pure drinking water—no chemicals, no pollution. 💧 URochester researchers are using lasers to make materials that pull water uphill and leave salt behind—achieving nearly 100% salt removal. bit.ly/4wQMl1M #URochesterResearch

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak! Wishing a season of joy, gratitude, and togetherness to all who are celebrating. #Eid2026

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Check out the inspiring achievements of URochester students and alumni making an impact worldwide in research, entrepreneurship, and community work across diverse fields! 🎉 bit.ly/3Q1zCJ6 #URochesterResearch

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Remembering, with gratitude. Today, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. #MemorialDay

Flagpole with the American flag flying near the Rush Rhees Library dome at the University of Rochester. Text reads "Honoring Memorial Day," with "University of Rochester" and its emblem displayed below. Leaves frame the image.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In an era of artificial intelligence, the real question isn’t about what AI can do— it’s about what it can’t do. URochester Simon Business School Professor Dan Keating explains the unique edge humans have over AI. #EverWonder #AI

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

What a URochester weekend! 🎉 Relive the excitement and pride of Commencement Weekend with the Class of 2026! www.rochester.edu/commencement/class-of-2026/

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This is your day, you've made it! Congratulations to every member of the URochester Class of 2026! #URochester2026

A group of graduates in caps and gowns cheerfully toss their caps into the air in front of Rush Rhees Library.

Three students toss their caps in the air in front of the clock tower.

A row or graduates move their tassels from one side to another.

A group of people smiling and posing at a graduation event. Two individuals in the center are wearing graduation caps and gowns. The people around them are holding cutouts of a graduate's face.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

“Class of 2026, we’ve had our challenges. But here’s one more: Go out there and be somebody’s miracle.” Onesmo Mushi, who received his PhD from our urochesterwarner.bsky.social, spoke for the graduate students, sharing his story and encouraging his classmates to empower others. #URochester2026

Onesmo Mushi, in graduation cap and gown, points to the sky and smiles from behind the podium at Commencement.

Onesmo Mushi speaking from the stage at Commencement, behind a podium surrounded by flowers.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

“I'm sure, if your younger self could cheer, they would be cheering very loudly!” 2026 Class Council president Gulsinam Akhmadzhanova reflected on coming to the city of Rochester as a refugee—and on the strength, community, and family that carried her through. #URochester2026

Gulsinam Akhmadzhanova, wearing a graduation cap and gown and smiling while standing at the podium."

Gulsinam Akhmadzhanova, wearing a graduation cap and gown and speaking from the podium.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

““As Oscar Wilde said, ‘Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.’” Back on campus as Commencement speaker, Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 shared her memories, celebrated lifelong friendships and reminded the Class of 2026 to find their own path. #URochester2026

Jeannine Shao Collins, wearing a commencement cap and gown, raises her hands above her head in celebration from behind the podium.

Jeannine Shao Collins laughs on stage as she sits among members of the platform party all dressed in commencement regalia.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It’s time. 💙💛 The University Commencement Ceremony on Friday and other school and department graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday will be livestreamed. 🔗 Check out the full livestream schedule: uofr.us/3P3NylD

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

One last look before the next chapter begins. 📚✨ The week before Commencement, our seniors take in the view from the top of Rush Rhees Library tower. #URochester2026

Three students taking a selfie on the balcony of Rush Rhees Library.

A group of students waving from high atop Rush Rhees Library tower.

A student looks over the railing and into the distance from the Rush Rhees Library tower.

A group of students pose while another takes a photo from the top of Rush Rhees Library, with the city skyline in the background.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🎉Admission to MAG will be free for everyone starting 2027! After raising more than $9M through its “Free for All, Forever” campaign, Memorial Art Gallery at URochester will open its doors to all—free of charge—in 2027, much sooner than anticipated 🔗 uofr.us/4fjv2QE

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Cheers! 🍾 Members of the Class of 2026 Council and Student Alumni Ambassadors offered the traditional toast to our soon-to-be-graduates! #URochester2026

Three students raising a glass for a toast.

A group of students in commencement attire pose for a photo with giant letters that spell out UR2026.

A group of four students wearing cardigans with the letter R pose for a photo holding up a glass of champagne.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 is taking the Commencement stage this week—bringing four decades of experience shaped by URochester and a few words of advice for the Class of 2026. 🎓 #URochester2026

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The countdown to Commencement is on! Senior week traditions kicked off with the President's Picnic this afternoon—we can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead for you, Yellowjackets 🐝 #URochester2026

Picnic table with students in front of the Class of 2026 letters.

President Sarah Mangelsdorf at a picnic table eating with a group of students.

Group of students smile and pose for a photo.

Student holds up a glass with the Class of 2026 and an illustration of Rush Rhees Library etched on it.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The University of Rochester Class of 2026 is shaping what’s next—these leaders, creators, and changemakers are ready to make their mark. 🎓 www.rochester.edu/commencement/clas… #URochester2026

Collage of 25 individual photos of students.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

From move-in day to graduation countdowns — thanks Mom, for everything 💕 Happy Mother's Day to all our URochester moms!

Student in a graduation cap hugging his mom and smiling.

Student carrying a large box on move-in day, surrounded by mom and dad.

Mom and student hugging after move-in day.

Student in graduation cap and gown holding a bouquet of flowers and hugging her mom.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We're getting ready to celebrate the Class of 2026 — 7 days and counting, graduates! 🎓 Find a complete Commencement guide for grads and their families: uofr.us/URochester26 #URochester2026

Two grounds keepers navigate a giant letter O on a forklift across the quad, past the cherry trees.

Giant white letters on the quad spell out MELIORA, with the M missing, and a student in a cap and gown stands where the missing M would be.

Letters in front of Wilson Commons spell out UR2026.

A student stands on the letter L in MELIORA in front of Rush Rhees Library.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

There were more than 10 million cases of smallpox in the world in 1966 10 years later, there was only one The team that achieved this remarkable feat of public health was led by urochestersmd.bsky.social alumnus Donald Henderson ’54M (MD) #SmallpoxEradicationDay | uofr.us/175-ever-better

Archival photo of Dr. Henderson next to a public health poster that reads Is Your Child Vaccinated? Vaccination Prevents Smallpox.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Political scientist James Druckman, whose research focuses on how people form opinions and how that translates into political and social phenomena, has been to the @theNASciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific community #URochesterResearch 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4wa6AHl

James Druckman, standing on the quad on a sunny day.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

From concept → prototype → real-world impact 💡 At urengineering.bsky.social Senior Design Day, engineering graduates showcase the capstone projects they’ve spent months bringing to life, solving real problems for real clients. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

Student in VR headset surrounded by a standing metal structure and a large display screen, while another student explains.

Professor and student looking at a metal device with levers on a stand.

Large crowd of students at a poster session.

Small robotic device holding a smartphone.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Red hots or white hots? 🌭 We're fueling up for finals at the annual BBQuad—sound off in the comments to settle this ultimate Rochester debate!

Three students pose with their BBQ plates.

Staff member in a University of Rochester hat serves students at the Barbeque.

Large tent of people waiting in line at barbeque.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Art or science? Why not both? The Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science Competition (urengineering.bsky.social) showcases the aesthetic beauty that results when science, art, and technology intersect. 🔗 Read more about this year's winners: uofr.us/4uld44C

3 students posing with their winning art pieces.

Close-up of the gills of a pink oyster mushroom.

intricate pencil rendering of a structure featuring clocks and other symbols of knowledge.

sketch of a DNA molecule made of string.

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Anne S. Meyer @meyerroc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Can we create plastics that don't linger as waste in the ocean for hundreds of years? My lab has developed 3D-printed "biostickers" that contain marine microbes and can accelerate the degradation of bioplastics in ocean environments. @urochester.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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3D-Bioprinted Marine Bacteria for the Degradation of Polyhydroxybutyrate Bioplastics

The severe, long-lasting harm caused by plastic pollution to marine ecosystems and coastal economies has led to the development of biodegradable plastics; however, their limited decomposition in marin...

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Beneath the surface, the ocean may be quietly accelerating climate change 🌊 URochester scientists have identified how warming oceans may trigger methane emissions, adding a key insight to current climate models #URochesterResearch | uofr.us/3Qtqqgv

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Now that it’s finally THAT time of year 🌸 Here is your campus spring bucket list #FiveFromTheHive #URochesterSpring

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Class of 2026 graduate = you exactly one month from today 🎓 #URochester2026 #GraduationDay

Three students posing behind a cardboard cutout that says Congratulations Class of 2026 and is decorated with graduation caps.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Show us your world 🌏 Every year, URochester students study abroad in more than a dozen countries, and in our recent Global Photo Contest they shared some of their best shots from their experiences. Check out more of our students photos over on the URochester Instagram.

Student looking out over mountains and clouds.

the Northern Lights over a dark cabin in the snow.

Colorful photo of red lanterns down an alley with a brightly lit skyscraper in the background.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Big ideas start young—and grow here. 🧠 9‑year‑old Mikey asks URochester student researchers to explain their work, proving that wonder is at the heart of everything we do.

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

“Spread sunshine all over the place Put on a happy face!” Words to live by, but DYK they were written by Eastman School alumnus Charles Strouse for “Bye, Bye Birdie,” which made its premiere on this day in 1960? 🔗 175 ways URochester has made the world ever better: uofr.us/175-ever-better

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Can you guess their majors? 👀 For Major Declaration Day, URochester sophomores put each other to the test—while proving you don’t have to choose just one path. Why not both?

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

“Yeah, we're going back to the moon...But this time, we're going back for good” URochester astrophysicist Adam Frank shared his expertise & enthusiasm for space civilization with a national audience, as we gathered to watch Artemis II launch this week www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBhIR2zC--0

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Adam Frank: Artemis II Launch, CNN, April 2026

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Left brain or right? At URochester, we wonder: why not both?

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Artemis II lifts off—the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. 🚀 Using glass collected on those Apollo missions, URochester researchers have found the Moon likely never had a magnetic shield—fueling the future of lunar exploration in the Artemis era. #URochesterResearch

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University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Meet Robusto! UR Baja SAE Yellowjacket Racing unveiled their 2026 car, designed and built by teams of URochester students from majors across the University. The team will compete against more than 100 other colleges at off-road racing events over the summer. Go Yellowjackets!

Close up of a baja racing car painted in blue and yellow.

Group of students pull a white tarp off of a baja racing car to reveal it to a crowd of onlookers.

Group of students posing with their baja racing car.

Looking down onto a baja racing car surround by a crowd of students.

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