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February 7, 2022 | 04:05 pm

Charles Augustus Thompson, Class of 1891

Charles Augustus Thompson is believed to be the first African American graduate of the University. While a student at Rochester, he immersed himself in a mix of science (physics, chemistry, physiology) and liberal arts (Roman law, rhetoric, and four languages).

topics: alumni, Black History Month, diversity,
Society & Culture
February 7, 2022 | 01:36 pm

Addressing climate change skepticism in rural classrooms

Scientific evidence alone isn’t enough to reach some students in conservative rural regions. Rochester researchers share what else teachers can do to counter climate change resistance.

topics: research finding, Warner School of Education,
Society & Culture
February 1, 2022 | 09:14 am

An Investment in Human Flourishing

To men and women incarcerated in western New York, a University-affiliated program offers higher education and a bridge to the outside world.

Society & Culture
January 29, 2022 | 01:51 pm

Brian Daboll ’97 named NFL’s New York Giants head coach

Brian Daboll’s coaching career has spanned various college and NFL teams over the past 24 years, including a role as the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator. Now the Rochester alumnus has been named the football coach of the New York Giants.

topics: alumni, athletics,
Society & Culture
January 18, 2022 | 11:24 am

Who fared better during Covid: those living with or without family?

A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and coauthored by Rochester’s Bonne Le, showed that people who lived with family during COVID-19 had better mental health outcomes than people living alone.

topics: Bonnie Le, COVID-19, Department of Psychology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
December 22, 2021 | 08:38 am

One year on, Republicans still don’t consider Biden the rightful winner

In their latest survey, Rochester political scientists in the Bright Line Watch watchdog group find divisions along partisan lines have notably deepened, and voters’ confidence in next year’s midterm elections has already been affected.

topics: Bright Line Watch, Department of Political Science, featured-post, Gretchen Helmke, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,