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The University of Rochester is where curiosity and creativity connect to make our world ever better.

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University of Rochester@UofR
Apr 2
Left brain or right? At URochester, we wonder: why not both?
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World Cup 2026 is more than goals—it’s a lens on history. At URochester, Prof. Pablo Sierra Silva explores how soccer reveals migration, identity, politics, and culture. ⚽ #WorldCup2026 rochester.edu/newscenter/202…

Beyond the pitch: The World Cup as world history

A URochester expert unpacks the history, identity, migration, fandom, and politics that collide at World Cup 2026.

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Best of luck, team! 🎉🏎️
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Good luck to @UofR's Yellowjacket Racing this weekend as they compete against 100 teams from across the US, Canada, and South America in the Baja SAE New York event in nearby Palmyra. #Meliora
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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!

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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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 @ur_engineering
Glymphatic fluid races along the brain’s surface but slows to a trickle—about 50× slower—deep inside.

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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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Don’t snooze on the latest issue of Rochester Review magazine—now in mailboxes and online! Check it out online: rochester.edu/newscenter/fro…
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Eid Mubarak! Wishing a season of joy, gratitude, and togetherness to all who are celebrating. #Eid2026
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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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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.

ALT 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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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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What a URochester weekend! 🎉 Relive the excitement and pride of Commencement Weekend with the Class of 2026! rochester.edu/commencement/c…
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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.

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

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

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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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“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 Warner School, 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.

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

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

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“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."

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

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“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.

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

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

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May 15
Beautiful skies over @UofR for the 176th Commencement!
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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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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.

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

ALT 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.

ALT 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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🎉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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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.

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

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

A table full of champagne glasses.

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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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