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Better Things

The Boundless Possibility blog aims to address questions as fundamental as “What’s happening with the strategic plan?”

  • Published On: December 18, 2024|7.2 min read|

    How do we increase and leverage our knowledge about natural systems for human benefit? This proposed center is all over it. TL;DR [...]

  • Published On: December 10, 2024|7.3 min read|

    Rochester’s vice president for student life stops in to share how he’s thinking about the student-focused objectives for the strategic plan. TL;DR [...]

  • Published On: December 3, 2024|1.6 min read|

    While we often imagine what the future University of Rochester will look like, Col is focused on how it will feel. [...]

  • Published On: November 25, 2024|8.3 min read|

    The proposed center seeks to create a transdisciplinary home for research that accelerates biopsychosocial discovery. TL;DR Two University of Rochester Medical [...]

  • Published On: November 20, 2024|1.3 min read|

    Stephanie’s domain is Boundless Possibility’s faculty and staff success goal, where she is working to bolster Rochester’s talent pipeline.

  • Published On: November 18, 2024|11.6 min read|

    UR Stars, Rochester’s new recognition program, allows employees to deliver and receive digital high-fives. TL;DR A tactic within the faculty and [...]

  • Published On: November 13, 2024|7.5 min read|

    AI Horizons aims to advance the state of the art in AI as one of the 10 University teams vying to receive transdisciplinary funding. [...]

  • Published On: October 22, 2024|1 min read|

    This vice provost believes being ‘boundless’ is refusing to let anything stand in the way of ‘ever better.’ “‘Boundless’ [...]

  • Published On: October 18, 2024|4.7 min read|

    In the midst of a an alarming shortage, the UR Nursing Scholars Program delivers critical support to the backbone of Rochester health care. [...]

  • Published On: October 9, 2024|7.6 min read|

    A deep dive into what is arguably the most significant contributor to the strategic plan’s research and reputation goal. TL;DR Transdisciplinary [...]

  • Published On: October 8, 2024|1.3 min read|

    In the first edition of a new Better Things series, Nathan defines boundlessness through the lens of equity and inclusion. [...]

  • Published On: September 24, 2024|1.4 min read|

    Just in case the strategic plan alone doesn’t get your Meliora juices flowin’, there’s now a Boundless Possibility hype video. Nothing kindles [...]

  • Published On: September 24, 2024|1 min read|

    President Sarah Mangelsdorf delivers her inaugural report on Boundless Possibility, offering highlights from the strategic plan’s first year. In March, a Boundless [...]

From the archives

  • Published On: November 27, 2023|1.7 min read|

    Rochester a lead partner in consortium focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

  • Published On: November 20, 2023|2.5 min read|

    The Medical Center breaks ground on a five-year project to expand Strong Memorial Hospital.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|1.2 min read|

    Medical Center and Hajim School researchers use artificial intelligence to detect malignant breast tissue.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|2.7 min read|

    Digital media studies students team up with the Memorial Art Gallery to expand the museum’s reach.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|2.5 min read|

    Rochester makes significant commitment to the study of Black life, culture, and issues.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|2.4 min read|

    Rochester is among the nation’s most welcoming to LGBTQ+ community according to Campus Pride Index.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|2.1 min read|

    The University of Rochester Medical Center has used music as a therapeutic tool since 1997.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|1.9 min read|

    Some of Rochester’s most distinguished faculty members receive prestigious appointments.

  • Published On: September 14, 2023|3.4 min read|

    We’re modernizing and optimizing the way we budget and allocate resources to realize our University-wide aspirations.

  • Published On: September 13, 2023|1.4 min read|

    An NSF grant positions Rochester to lead the effort in development of the next generation of lasers.

  • Published On: September 13, 2023|4.8 min read|

    The Office of Human Resources has put miles on a modernization path that will better support the current and future needs of Rochester employees.

  • Published On: September 12, 2023|1.4 min read|

    John Blackshear, Rochester’s first vice president for student life, is poised to lead a reimagination of the student experience.