director
New CUES Director — Erin Anderson
Anderson’s research — which centers on leadership development and the systems-level changes needed to improve educational outcomes, especially in historically underserved communities — made her an especially attractive candidate. Read More
aging
A look inside the Gorbunova-Seluanov Lab: Studying the science behind aging to improve human health
The Gorbunova-Seluanov Lab, led by URochester’s Doris Johns Cherry Professor of Biology and Medicine Vera Gorbunova, as well as Dean’s Professor of Biology and Medicine Andrei Seluanov, studies the molecular and genetic processes behind aging in different mammals, as this class of animals provides more insight on human aging and health. Read More
Climate Change
Weber Lab’s research with URochester students provides insights on ocean biogeochemical cycles
URochester Earth and Environmental Science professor and researcher Dr. Thomas Weber has led multiple, intricate research undertakings on biogeochemical cycles in the world’s oceans. Throughout this academic year in particular, he has collaborated with URochester undergraduate and graduate students to study nutrient cycling in marine environments through multiple research projects. Read More
Biology
Fay Lab makes a groundbreaking discovery on Saccharomyces yeasts’ heat resistance abilities
URochester Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Justin Fay conducted an investigation into how yeasts tolerate higher temperatures due to global warming in fall of 2025. The Fay Lab is a culmination of undergraduate and graduate students comparing the genomes of two different species of yeasts in the genus Saccharomyces — S. cerevisiae and S. uvarum. Saccharomyces is known […]
overdose
Red Watch Band promotes bystander training for drug and alcohol safety
Red Watch Band holds monthly training sessions in Wilson Commons, which include learning activities such as group discussions and role-play. Read More
Album Review
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ explores life in love and in the public eye
Yet I felt many of TLOAS’s songs’ lyrical content did not show the same flow or evocative language that her previous pop records are still loved for. Read More
Alternative
HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting
“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More
Midterms
Top 5 Campus Napping Spots
And here’s another perk: You also get to wake up in a surprisingly new location every time — teleportation style. Read More
April Fool's
New professors teach the true meanings of chemistry
These new professors have already discussed some highlights to look forward to in their class. Read More
February
A timely love letter to February
Although you happen to be the shortest month of the year, it feels like forever since you first arrived. Before we return to the monotony of 30 or 31-day months again, I just wanted to write this just to thank you for your visit and reminisce about some wonderful memories. Read More
