Research

Arts & Humanities

What does it mean to be human?

A robust exploration of that basic question occurs at the UR, where students have access to learning and research opportunities found nowhere else: The renowned Blake Archive, the TEAMS Middle English Text series, the Camelot Project, the Plutzik reading series, and the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Institutes. English and Visual Studies are examples of departments and programs that have redefined the traditional curriculum in their respective fields. Faculty members reach across all disciplines to create a synergy of new knowledge—and their students benefit.

The Professor’s Tale

The Middle English Text Series, headed by Russell Peck of the English Department, has revolutionized both in text and online the teaching of Medieval English literature and history. More »»

Research Abroad

Unique program lets students explore history, archaeology, architecture, culture, and language in Italy. More »»

Libraries Unbound

History students bring the papers of William Henry Seward—Lincoln’s secretary of state—into the digital age, making them accessible to scholars, students, and curious readers anywhere in the world. More »»