School of Arts and Sciences

The finding contradicts previous assumptions about the role of mobile plate tectonics in the development of life on Earth.

In a Rochester career spanning more than 50 years, the economist developed an international reputation for his work on the economic impact of institutions, most notably through his study of slavery.

Sampson brings to the position an impressive background in academia and a commitment to excellence in higher education and student success.

Each spring, Rochester undergraduates conduct archaeological fieldwork, unearthing and preserving Bermuda’s rich history.

In a new book, Rochester historian Michael Jarvis argues that Bermuda belongs at the center, not the periphery, of the American colonial story.

The national designation from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is the result of a two-year, student-led effort.

The annual President’s Staff Awards celebrate the accomplishments of staff members across the University.

With a Museum Initiative grant, a joint project of Verizon and NYC Media Lab, the Memorial Art Gallery and recent digital media studies graduates team up to expand the museum's digital reach.

Highlights include the first Truman Scholar since 2004 and four Goldwater Scholars, an institutional record.

In Rochester’s International Theatre Program, intimacy directing is playing a growing role.