Features
Climate
Spring is coming, but what does that mean?
In colder climates where spring means warmer weather and more sunshine, the first days of spring include getting to say goodbye to heavy layers, spending more time outside, and enjoying the flora and fauna. But, other than the weather, how do you actually define the first day of spring? Read More
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
democracy center
An emergency room for the rule of law: Sonia Mittal on democratic strain and the role of universities
Mittal drew on her experience at the Department of Justice, describing the scale of the Jan. 6 prosecutions, which involved nearly 1,600 criminal cases. While the events were widely characterized as an unprecedented attack on democratic institutions, the legal system approached them through existing statutory frameworks. Read More
Catholic Newman Community
More than a parade: Newman community celebrates Mardi Gras with reflection
Though the northeast’s celebrations of Mardi Gras tend to be more restrained than New Orleans’ famously large celebrations, it is still a “day people [can] get together for dinner and families [can] celebrate with beads.” These beads are found on festive necklaces and, in the South, are often thrown from parade floats into the street. Read More
Soccer
A season in stride for sophomore striker Natalie Santangelo
Since age 4, Santangelo has been obsessed with soccer. Growing up in an athletic household, this now-Division III athlete has been in her cleats for as long as she can remember. She has always taken life by the horns, describing herself as an uplifting, reliable, and competitive soul. Read More
campus brat
Campus Brat: Choosing Rochester (The shame of settling)
I had decided at a very young age that I would go to URochester (although it’s always been “the U of R” to me). I would get free tuition and I could hang out with my dad all the time. Read More
alumna
University alumna Dr. Owusu-Ansah shapes medical storytelling on HBO’s ‘The Pitt’
Season 2 of HBO’s “The Pitt” began streaming in January after winning Best Drama Series and four more awards at the 2025 Primetime Emmy awards for its first season. Both seasons follow a full shift at the Emergency Department (ED) of the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center (PTMC), and each episode follows an hour of […]
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
fraternity
Inside rush: A look at sorority and fraternity recruitment at URochester
For many current members of Greek life, the most important part of rushing was finding the best fit socially, and that’s what they would advise prospective members to focus on. Read More
