Jack Downey: Family tragedy channeled into a passion for social justice
The associate professor of religion helps shape the perspectives of his undergraduates not only at the University, but also at area prisons.
Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities
Each year, the Hajim School awards well-rounded students with the Robert L. Wells Prize. Meet the Class of 2024 recipients.
How Nobel Prize–winning author Jon Fosse was found in translation
Open Letter’s Chad Post on discovering the Norwegian author for English audiences—and the importance of foreign translation presses today.
Quantum dots: Chemistry professor explains a Nobel Prize–winning discovery
The fruits of the recent Nobel laureates’ labor can be seen not only in high-end monitors and screens, but also in collaborative research across the sciences.
The interpretation of information will determine Ukraine war
In an op-ed for The Economist, political scientist Hein Goemans and his coauthor argue that the war in Ukraine won’t end until Russian and Ukrainian expectations intersect.
Obama-sponsored scholarship sets Rochester juniors on path to public service
Mara Criollo-Rivera and Kristel Kezia Layugan plan careers helping underrepresented groups in media and health care. Rochester has had three recipients in the Voyager Scholarship’s first two years.
The ‘first English language trans novel,’ adapted for stage
The International Theatre program’s production of Orlando promises “a wild ride” and a serious reflection on the fluidity of identity.
September 2023 in photos
Take a brief look back at some memorable moments captured at Rochester in September.
Department of Black Studies welcomes new faculty
Jordan Ealey and Philip V. McHarris bring their scholarly expertise in Black creativity and Black geographies to Rochester.
Mt. Hope Family Center awarded $8.5M to continue child maltreatment studies
Funding from the National Institutes of Health builds on the grant given five years ago to establish the TRANSFORM multidisciplinary national research and resource center.