
Take a vow: On keeping your word in the modern world
Bestselling author Cheryl Mendelson ’73 (PhD) discusses marital vows, including their history and role, and why ditching the classic ones may be a bad idea.

Farrell Cooke ’14, ’19N, ’24S (MBA): Coming home to Rochester
How the University provided the three-time graduate with much more than an education, and why she hopes to pay it forward.

How artificial general intelligence could learn like a human
Computer scientist Christopher Kanan discusses AI, large language models, and the responsible use of artificial general intelligence.

William Hauser, professor emeritus of history, remembered
Hauser was devoted to teaching Japanese and East Asian history over a career of nearly four decades.

Open Letter wins Republic of Consciousness Prize for English translation of Melvill
Rochester’s literary translation press published Rodrigo Fresán’s invented biography of Herman Melville, translated by alumnus Will Vanderhyden.

Coursework: Learning Russian in the heart of Rochester
Undergraduates learn language, culture, politics, and customs from Russian-speaking Jewish émigrés.

3 ways to reduce child sexual abuse rates
A new study finds that local, community-wide education efforts can drastically lower incidence of sexual abuse of children.

From Rochester with love
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon—and love is in the air. Enjoy a selection of hearty research, endearing stories, and moving moments from across the University of Rochester.

The truth may hurt. But for couples, it’s worth it.
In a new study of more than 200 couples, a team of Rochester psychologists reveals the truth about honesty in answering tough relationship questions.

What can Back to the Future teach us about US nuclear regulations?
Rebecca Frank’s undergraduate internship taps into well-known ’80s and ’90s movies to boost civic engagement on social media.