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

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

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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. 🎉

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Happy Pride from URochester! 🌈

Our community's celebration in July has deep roots. What began as an annual LGBTQ+ picnic at nearby Genesee Valley Park in the early 1970s has grown into a citywide tradition.

Here's to celebrating our community, visibility, and joy. ✨

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Christopher Nolan made The Odyssey into a movie. A #URochester student made it into virtual reality. 🎮✨

During her summer internship at River Campus Libraries, Emily L. '26 turned Homer's epic into an immersive, interactive VR experience.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/aXnbEqVsPg

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What separates living things from machines? University of Rochester researchers are seeking the answer—powered by funding from the John Templeton Foundation.

Explore the science behind the new Institute: https://t.co/nflfWVrF1K

#URochesterResearch

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@RepJoeMorelle @NSF Thank you for your support for this exciting initiative!

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.@NSF 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 https://t.co/quh4M3iB2z

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Folarin Balogun's controversial VAR-reviewed red card has put the technology behind modern soccer officiating back in the spotlight. ⚽ #WorldCup2026

🔗 Explore URochester associate professor Chenliang Xu's thoughts on AI technology in sports: https://t.co/6rSQwApzkT

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Still in awe of last night’s dazzling fireworks over the City of Rochester! 🎆

#FourthOfJuly

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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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Need a soundtrack for your Fourth of July weekend? 🇺🇸 We've got you covered.

From patriotic marches to today's chart-toppers, URochester experts trace 250 years of American music—and the stories behind the songs: https://t.co/aIAOKNroVi #America250 @rochesteralumni

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URochester researchers are blending neuroscience, optics, and engineering to bridge the gap between human perception and immersive tech. How close can #ARVR get to what we actually experience? 🔗 https://t.co/U0tAxyAazR

#EverWonder @ur_engineering

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World Cup pressure is real. Thinking “don’t miss” can actually hurt performance. ⚽️

It’s called pink elephant thinking, and Dr. Craig Cypher @UR_Med explains what to do instead.

#WorldCup2026 #SportPsychology

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"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: https://t.co/BCiloQs6YO #WorldCup2026

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What an unforgettable Jazz Fest! 🎷

So much talent, great vibes, and a wonderful community. Thank you for celebrating the URochester Eastman School of Music performances with us ✨

#RochesterInternationalJazzFest #ROC @RocJazzFest

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URochester Yellowjacket Racing is taking hands-on engineering off-road 🏁

At Baja SAE New York in Palmyra, our team competed against students from across North and South America in a four-day challenge to design, build, and race an off-road vehicle.

#URochester @ur_engineering

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The World Cup crowns champions. The Photon Cup fuels a legendary campus rivalry.

Each year, Physics and Optics students and faculty come together for a spirited matchup that’s competitive, electric, and uniquely URochester. ⚽️

#PhotonCup #WorldCup2026 #URochester

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Are people born bad—or shaped by factors early in life?

After 1,000+ criminal cases, psychologist and VP for Student Life John Blackshear shares insights that may change how you see crime and human behavior.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/m98HnQquR7
#EverWonder

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Sparking what's next. ✨ The Rochester International Jazz Festival brings together music lovers, artists, and curious minds from around the world—and URochester's Eastman School of Music is right at the heart of the experience. 🎶 We'll see you on Jazz (Gibbs) Street!

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Why did the yellowjacket call their dad before finals?

Because they needed a little buzz of encouragement. 🐝

All jokes aside, Happy Father's Day to all the URochester dads and father figures who are always in our corner. 💙

#HappyFathersDay

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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