University of Rochester
@urochester.bsky.social
The University of Rochester is where curiosity and creativity connect to make our world ever better.
About Us: https://www.rochester.edu/about/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/user/universityrochester
About Us: https://www.rochester.edu/about/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/user/universityrochester
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At Rochester, our research is done with purpose, and that’s to make everyday life better: solving our most pressing challenges, adding that next piece to the puzzle, and offering hope.
#URochesterResearch | www.rochester.edu/research/
#URochesterResearch | www.rochester.edu/research/
Hello, snow! ❄️
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Hello, snow! ❄️
This #VeteransDay, we salute 80 years of URochester NROTC—honoring the Midshipmen, alumni, and mentors who’ve advanced a proud legacy of leadership and service.
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This #VeteransDay, we salute 80 years of URochester NROTC—honoring the Midshipmen, alumni, and mentors who’ve advanced a proud legacy of leadership and service.
Supermoon! 🌕
📸 The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2025 over campus this week, captured by computer science professor Jiebo Luo.
📸 The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2025 over campus this week, captured by computer science professor Jiebo Luo.
November 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Supermoon! 🌕
📸 The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2025 over campus this week, captured by computer science professor Jiebo Luo.
📸 The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2025 over campus this week, captured by computer science professor Jiebo Luo.
🎶 Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) is the designer behind Moog’s acclaimed Labyrinth & Muse synths—now part of a state-of-the-art lab at @urengineering.bsky.social
From student to innovator, he’s inspiring the next wave of musicians and engineers
#URochesterAlumni | uofr.us/3JG8pII
From student to innovator, he’s inspiring the next wave of musicians and engineers
#URochesterAlumni | uofr.us/3JG8pII
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🎶 Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) is the designer behind Moog’s acclaimed Labyrinth & Muse synths—now part of a state-of-the-art lab at @urengineering.bsky.social
From student to innovator, he’s inspiring the next wave of musicians and engineers
#URochesterAlumni | uofr.us/3JG8pII
From student to innovator, he’s inspiring the next wave of musicians and engineers
#URochesterAlumni | uofr.us/3JG8pII
2 A.M., here we are 🕑
(daylight savings time ends tonight so remember to turn your clocks back, Yellowjackets)
(daylight savings time ends tonight so remember to turn your clocks back, Yellowjackets)
November 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
2 A.M., here we are 🕑
(daylight savings time ends tonight so remember to turn your clocks back, Yellowjackets)
(daylight savings time ends tonight so remember to turn your clocks back, Yellowjackets)
We blinked and October was gone and we need proof it actually happened 🍂📷
November 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We blinked and October was gone and we need proof it actually happened 🍂📷
Just wrapped up the 2025 iGEM Jamboree in Paris, and my team won a gold medal and four nominations for their project to create sustainable materials on Mars! @urochester.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
URochester biology professors Vera Gorbunova and Andrei Seluanov are uncovering the secrets of aging by studying nature’s longest-living mammals—bowhead whales
The findings offer a new clue to understand how humans can live longer, too | www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The findings offer a new clue to understand how humans can live longer, too | www.nature.com/articles/s41...
October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
URochester biology professors Vera Gorbunova and Andrei Seluanov are uncovering the secrets of aging by studying nature’s longest-living mammals—bowhead whales
The findings offer a new clue to understand how humans can live longer, too | www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The findings offer a new clue to understand how humans can live longer, too | www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Add this game-changing tech to the playbook🏈
Biomed engineering major Kade Kauffmann '26 is an intern at @urmed.bsky.social Motion Labs, working with researchers and clinical providers to help athletes understand how they move on the field
@urengineering.bsky.social @uofrbme.bsky.social
Biomed engineering major Kade Kauffmann '26 is an intern at @urmed.bsky.social Motion Labs, working with researchers and clinical providers to help athletes understand how they move on the field
@urengineering.bsky.social @uofrbme.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Add this game-changing tech to the playbook🏈
Biomed engineering major Kade Kauffmann '26 is an intern at @urmed.bsky.social Motion Labs, working with researchers and clinical providers to help athletes understand how they move on the field
@urengineering.bsky.social @uofrbme.bsky.social
Biomed engineering major Kade Kauffmann '26 is an intern at @urmed.bsky.social Motion Labs, working with researchers and clinical providers to help athletes understand how they move on the field
@urengineering.bsky.social @uofrbme.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today, the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary—a milestone in global diplomacy.
Randall Stone, URochester professor of political science and a leading expert on international institutions, says the UN “is more necessary than ever.”
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/w...
#UN80 #UNDay
Randall Stone, URochester professor of political science and a leading expert on international institutions, says the UN “is more necessary than ever.”
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/w...
#UN80 #UNDay
After 80 years, is the United Nations past its prime?
University of Rochester professor Randall Stone explains the United Nation’s enduring influence—and its limits.
www.rochester.edu
October 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today, the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary—a milestone in global diplomacy.
Randall Stone, URochester professor of political science and a leading expert on international institutions, says the UN “is more necessary than ever.”
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/w...
#UN80 #UNDay
Randall Stone, URochester professor of political science and a leading expert on international institutions, says the UN “is more necessary than ever.”
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/w...
#UN80 #UNDay
Transferring doesn’t mean starting over—it means starting fresh ✨
From research experience to a flexible curriculum, from leadership opportunities to a welcoming community, students who transfer to URochester find freedom & support they need to thrive.
Hear from transfer students: uofr.us/3JizQIy
From research experience to a flexible curriculum, from leadership opportunities to a welcoming community, students who transfer to URochester find freedom & support they need to thrive.
Hear from transfer students: uofr.us/3JizQIy
Hitting refresh: 7 reasons why transfer students thrive at URochester
A flexible curriculum, expert professors, and a global environment illustrate why the URochester is worth it for transfer students.
uofr.us
October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Transferring doesn’t mean starting over—it means starting fresh ✨
From research experience to a flexible curriculum, from leadership opportunities to a welcoming community, students who transfer to URochester find freedom & support they need to thrive.
Hear from transfer students: uofr.us/3JizQIy
From research experience to a flexible curriculum, from leadership opportunities to a welcoming community, students who transfer to URochester find freedom & support they need to thrive.
Hear from transfer students: uofr.us/3JizQIy
October 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Higher education is the 4th most trusted institution in America, behind only hospitals and doctors, the military, and scientists and researchers, according to a sweeping new 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/48yuKlD
@rochesterpolisci.bsky.social
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/48yuKlD
@rochesterpolisci.bsky.social
Survey: Americans back higher ed—but worry about campus culture
University of Rochester’s James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.
www.rochester.edu
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Higher education is the 4th most trusted institution in America, behind only hospitals and doctors, the military, and scientists and researchers, according to a sweeping new 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/48yuKlD
@rochesterpolisci.bsky.social
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/48yuKlD
@rochesterpolisci.bsky.social
Wonder-fall 🍂
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Wonder-fall 🍂
URochester scientists at @urengineering.bsky.social are using human tissue on microchips to study how the brain protects itself, and how that protection can break down 🧠
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/4n1CvnO
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/4n1CvnO
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
The cutting-edge tool demonstrates how the blood-brain barrier breaks down and how healthy brains keep it strong.
uofr.us
October 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
URochester scientists at @urengineering.bsky.social are using human tissue on microchips to study how the brain protects itself, and how that protection can break down 🧠
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/4n1CvnO
#URochesterResearch | uofr.us/4n1CvnO
You love your team, but have you ever asked “why?”
Is it the adrenaline? The wings?🍗
Or maybe it's tradition, family, hometown pride❤️💙
@urmed.bsky.social sports psychologist @cypherpsych.bsky.social says tapping into our “Healthy Why” lets us enjoy the game, win or lose
uofr.us/496jSLU
Is it the adrenaline? The wings?🍗
Or maybe it's tradition, family, hometown pride❤️💙
@urmed.bsky.social sports psychologist @cypherpsych.bsky.social says tapping into our “Healthy Why” lets us enjoy the game, win or lose
uofr.us/496jSLU
The Secret to Loving Every Sports Game—No Matter the Outcome
Why do we feel so strongly about our teams? Is there a way to avoid the deep letdown of a loss? Craig Cypher, PsyD, CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant), an expert in performance psychology ...
uofr.us
October 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
You love your team, but have you ever asked “why?”
Is it the adrenaline? The wings?🍗
Or maybe it's tradition, family, hometown pride❤️💙
@urmed.bsky.social sports psychologist @cypherpsych.bsky.social says tapping into our “Healthy Why” lets us enjoy the game, win or lose
uofr.us/496jSLU
Is it the adrenaline? The wings?🍗
Or maybe it's tradition, family, hometown pride❤️💙
@urmed.bsky.social sports psychologist @cypherpsych.bsky.social says tapping into our “Healthy Why” lets us enjoy the game, win or lose
uofr.us/496jSLU
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 #NobelPrize in Literature
His American editor at ndbooks.bsky.social, Declan Spring ’87—a University of Rochester English graduate—is celebrating the culmination of decades of collaboration
uofr.us/4qb8aGc
#URochesterArts #URochesterAlumni
His American editor at ndbooks.bsky.social, Declan Spring ’87—a University of Rochester English graduate—is celebrating the culmination of decades of collaboration
uofr.us/4qb8aGc
#URochesterArts #URochesterAlumni
On Nobelist László Krasznahorkai, the apocalypse, and the art of literary translation
URochester alumnus Declan Spring and Open Letter director Chad Post reflect on the vision and voice of László Krasznahorkai.
uofr.us
October 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 #NobelPrize in Literature
His American editor at ndbooks.bsky.social, Declan Spring ’87—a University of Rochester English graduate—is celebrating the culmination of decades of collaboration
uofr.us/4qb8aGc
#URochesterArts #URochesterAlumni
His American editor at ndbooks.bsky.social, Declan Spring ’87—a University of Rochester English graduate—is celebrating the culmination of decades of collaboration
uofr.us/4qb8aGc
#URochesterArts #URochesterAlumni
The same quantum tunneling honored by this year’s #NobelPrize is driving #URochesterResearch
@machielblok.bsky.social is building quantum systems that do what classical computers can’t—inspired by the same fundamental questions
uofr.us/48o7I0K
#QuantumPhysics #QuantumComputing
@machielblok.bsky.social is building quantum systems that do what classical computers can’t—inspired by the same fundamental questions
uofr.us/48o7I0K
#QuantumPhysics #QuantumComputing
Quantum tunneling: URochester physicist explains a Nobel Prize–winning discovery
Machiel Blok’s research in superconducting circuits builds on the quantum tunneling effects recognized by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
uofr.us
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The same quantum tunneling honored by this year’s #NobelPrize is driving #URochesterResearch
@machielblok.bsky.social is building quantum systems that do what classical computers can’t—inspired by the same fundamental questions
uofr.us/48o7I0K
#QuantumPhysics #QuantumComputing
@machielblok.bsky.social is building quantum systems that do what classical computers can’t—inspired by the same fundamental questions
uofr.us/48o7I0K
#QuantumPhysics #QuantumComputing
On this day in 1913, the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester opened its doors 🎉
Happy birthday to one of the best art museums in the country, and one of the few university-affiliated museums that also serves as a community museum!
Happy birthday to one of the best art museums in the country, and one of the few university-affiliated museums that also serves as a community museum!
October 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
On this day in 1913, the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester opened its doors 🎉
Happy birthday to one of the best art museums in the country, and one of the few university-affiliated museums that also serves as a community museum!
Happy birthday to one of the best art museums in the country, and one of the few university-affiliated museums that also serves as a community museum!
Ever wonder why the future of computing is quantum?
URochester Professor John Nichol explains some of the basic science behind quantum physics, and how applying those principles will allow us to build better computers
#NobelPrize
URochester Professor John Nichol explains some of the basic science behind quantum physics, and how applying those principles will allow us to build better computers
#NobelPrize
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Ever wonder why the future of computing is quantum?
URochester Professor John Nichol explains some of the basic science behind quantum physics, and how applying those principles will allow us to build better computers
#NobelPrize
URochester Professor John Nichol explains some of the basic science behind quantum physics, and how applying those principles will allow us to build better computers
#NobelPrize
Did the NFL's "Deflategate" scandal actually produce any real, scientific benefits for certain quarterbacks?
This weekend seems like a particularly good time to hear more on the physics of football from @urengineering.bsky.social Professor John Lambropoulos. 🏈
#URochesterResearch
This weekend seems like a particularly good time to hear more on the physics of football from @urengineering.bsky.social Professor John Lambropoulos. 🏈
#URochesterResearch
October 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Did the NFL's "Deflategate" scandal actually produce any real, scientific benefits for certain quarterbacks?
This weekend seems like a particularly good time to hear more on the physics of football from @urengineering.bsky.social Professor John Lambropoulos. 🏈
#URochesterResearch
This weekend seems like a particularly good time to hear more on the physics of football from @urengineering.bsky.social Professor John Lambropoulos. 🏈
#URochesterResearch
New look, same promise: Ever wonder. Ever better.
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Introducing the refreshed University of Rochester brand | Marketing and Communications
Discover the refreshed University of Rochester brand. Rooted in research and fueled by creativity, our new brand reflects academic excellence, innovation, and the spirit of Ever Better.
www.rochester.edu
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New look, same promise: Ever wonder. Ever better.
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
September 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Almost there.....!
To everyone travelling back to campus for #MelioraWeekend, we can't wait to welcome you—when you strike a pose near the letters, tag us or use our hashtag so we can say hello!
To everyone travelling back to campus for #MelioraWeekend, we can't wait to welcome you—when you strike a pose near the letters, tag us or use our hashtag so we can say hello!
September 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Almost there.....!
To everyone travelling back to campus for #MelioraWeekend, we can't wait to welcome you—when you strike a pose near the letters, tag us or use our hashtag so we can say hello!
To everyone travelling back to campus for #MelioraWeekend, we can't wait to welcome you—when you strike a pose near the letters, tag us or use our hashtag so we can say hello!