Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor
Josh Shapiro ’95 has won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, making him the first University of Rochester alumnus to be elected a United States governor.
Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections
Experts in Bright Line Watch poll see a high chance some Republican candidates will be unwilling to concede election losses.
What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy
Rochester political scientists discuss what happens when election deniers run for office, and how US democracy may die ‘by a thousand cuts.’
How the Great War altered memory and memorialization
English professor Bette London explores the evolution and continued resonance of remembrance rituals in post-World War I Britain in a new book.
China’s future after party congress ‘more unpredictable than usual’
John Osburg, associate professor of anthropology and a China expert, says Chinese president Xi Jinping risks blame for the country’s mounting problems.
Why free speech—and especially disagreement—matters on college campuses
Rochester political scientist David Primo explains why the ‘clash of ideas’ is necessary for a well-functioning university.
When will the war in Ukraine end? And how?
Political scientist Hein Goemans discusses the ‘massive consequences’ for Europe—and the world—of continued war in Ukraine.
What is the best way to group students?
Rochester researchers have developed a new approach that uses math to determine the best ways to group individuals to maximize learning.
Using improv to address COVID vaccine hesitancy
A new program combines improv theater techniques with coaching on motivation theory to help health care workers guide patients during conversations about vaccination.
Mt. Hope Family Center expands evidence-based trauma services
New federal funding will support the center’s programs addressing child and family trauma at individual and systemic levels.