School of Arts and Sciences

In a RealClearEducation op-ed, Rochester philosopher Randall Curren and his coauthor argue there is “little merit in the notion that love of country is something that can be taught through celebratory history.”

The latest Bright Line Watch surveys find experts concerned about multiple risks to the legitimacy of the election, while many Americans believe in the prevalence of voter fraud.

In a new book, two scholars argue that making voting more convenient does not combat low voter turnout but instead jeopardizes the integrity of the ballot.

English professor Bette London introduces students to Nobel-winning authors and the controversies surrounding the prize.

The CDC’s vulnerability to political interference is rooted in its role working in health risk assessment, write University of Rochester health policy historian Mical Raz and her coauthor in a Washington Post op-ed.

A Rochester economist says the conflict between health priorities and economic policies can create spiraling crises in emerging market nations.

Tanya Bakhmetyeva, Rudi Fasan, and Scott Seidman are this year’s recipients of the Goergen Awards, an annual recognition for faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

The associate professor of gender, sexuality, and women’s studies believes in empowering students through experiential learning.

Fasan is being recognized for his commitment to training undergraduates to perform biological and organic chemistry research in the lab.

History professor Brianna Theobald earns two awards for her book "Reproduction on the Reservation: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Colonialism in the Long Twentieth Century"