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“Timothy’s position isn’t just important to MAG or to the arts in Rochester—it will have an impact on the art world.”

As the first-ever Curator of Contemporary Art at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Timothy Peterson is reshaping the museum's collection and experience. By opening up gallery spaces and elevating works by women, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ artists, he's creating room for a wider range of voices and perspectives.

🔗 Explore Timothy’s vision—and how it could shape the field far beyond Rochester: bit.ly/4vg5U2g

Our camera roll may be getting full… but these photos are staying. 📸💛
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The World Cup is about more than goals and highlights—it’s a window into global history.

At URochester, historian Pablo Sierra Silva sees soccer’s biggest stage as a lens for understanding migration, identity, politics, and culture. From diaspora communities to superstar athletes redefining national identity, the tournament reveals stories that extend far beyond the scoreboard.

Through his course, World History Through Soccer, Professor Sierra Silva helps students explore how the game connects people, places, and histories across the globe.

⚽ As the 2026 World Cup begins, discover the deeper stories shaping the world's most popular sport: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/2026-world-cup-history-football-soccer-706792/

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.

As the global spotlight turns to the World Cup, we’re proud to celebrate this URochester pioneer who helped shape its early story in the United States! ⚽

What if AI actually made work *more* human?

That's the question URochester experts are exploring — and their answer might surprise you.

Dan Keating '05S (MBA), Clinical Associate Professor of Information Systems and AI at Simon Business School, URochester, believes AI is more than a tool. It's an agent capable of uncovering unexpected connections, generating fresh ideas, and taking on repetitive cognitive tasks, allowing people to focus on higher-level thinking and creativity.

"AI can make decisions, stitch correlations together, and find novel connections," Professor Keating says. "It is not a tool; it's an agent."

Work becomes more human in the age of AI URochester experts on how AI could support care, creativity, and connection--while leaving empathy, curiosity, and judgment firmly in human hands.

Whether you're on campus or off, here's to a summer filled with adventure, discovery, and unforgettable memories. 💙💛

Moments that feel like gold ✨

Gary Kong ’27 is sharing his must-try bites across River Campus and College Town 🍴 Think loaded taco bowls, a standout bento box, and cookies worth the hype. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between classes or exploring nearby spots, there’s something here for every craving.

From an NSF CAREER Award to a young scholar honor to a hall of fame induction, URochester faculty are earning recognition for their impact 🎉 https://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.