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Illustration of three couples facing each other and joining hands with speech bubbles above them.
From the Magazine
April 17, 2025 | 08:53 am

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.

topics: alumni, Department of Philosophy, School of Arts and Sciences,
AI-generated illustration of artificial general intelligence shows a gleaming robot sitting at a desk, looking pensive, and writing with its left hand with a few books stacked on the desk.
Science & Technology
April 3, 2025 | 06:12 pm

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.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Aaron Do holds a poetry book and smiles while looking up at Yefim Ravin, who is seen from behind.
Campus Life
March 12, 2025 | 04:43 pm

Coursework: Learning Russian in the heart of Rochester

Undergraduates learn language, culture, politics, and customs from Russian-speaking Jewish émigrés.

topics: Center for Community Engagement, community engagement, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Laura Givens, School of Arts and Sciences,
Close-up of a young girl holding a blue stuffed bear to illustrate child sexual abuse prevention.
Society & Culture
March 3, 2025 | 11:05 am

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.

topics: Jennie Noll, Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding,
A red, heart-shaped balloon with the words "I Love You" held with string by a hand in front of Rush Rhees Library for Valentine's Day.
Society & Culture
February 11, 2025 | 12:20 pm

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.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Medical Center, research, River Campus Libraries, Warner School of Education,
graphic of a large empty speech bubble with a woman sitting on one side of it and a man on the other.
Society & Culture
January 30, 2025 | 04:08 pm

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.

topics: Arts and Sciences, Bonnie Le, Department of Psychology, relationships, research finding,
Becky Frank smiles at the camera with her hands on her hips wearing a "Back to the Future" t-shirt in front of the University of Rochester clock tower.
Society & Culture
January 22, 2025 | 03:27 pm

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.

topics: Class of 2025, Democracy Center, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Stuart Jordan,