From the Magazine Our man in China May 24, 2026 For seven years, Dan Wang ’15 observed, documented, and analyzed a nation changing at breakneck speed. Now he’s got world leaders hanging on his every word.
Society & Culture URochester musicologist helps bring medieval mystic to life at Venice Biennale May 8, 2026 Honey Meconi’s scholarship on Hildegard of Bingen advised the Vatican’s exhibit featuring FKA Twigs, Brian Eno, Patti Smith, and others.
University News Simon Business School expands pathway to accelerated master’s degree through new college partnerships April 13, 2026 Students at partner institutions can earn their MS from Simon in one year.
Society & Culture Study: Americans divided on immigration, but support birthright citizenship March 11, 2026 A nationwide survey shows that Americans are fiercely divided over immigration—until the issue turns personal.
Society & Culture After Maduro’s capture, what comes next for Venezuela? January 9, 2026 A URochester expert on international conflict warns that regime change rarely brings stability. The US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro stunned people around the world—including political scientists who study…
Society & Culture When people see themselves in science, they trust it more December 11, 2025 A new study finds that the demographics of scientists influence public trust and the fate of science-based public policy.
Society & Culture The stories behind Hanukkah’s signature fried foods December 11, 2025 Hanukkah foods include latkes and fried jelly donuts. Professor Nora Rubel explains how such dishes carry meaning beyond the kitchen.
Campus & Community Wegmans makes meals easy at URochester October 21, 2025 A collaboration between the University and the beloved supermarket chain is a first of its kind.
Society & Culture Survey: Americans back higher ed—but worry about campus culture October 15, 2025 University of Rochester’s James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.
Society & Culture Opinion journalism in a polarized age: vital or vitriol? September 9, 2025 Rochester philosopher Zeynep Soysal says opinion journalism helps the public navigate uncertainty—if its role is properly framed.
University News New York renews partnership with University center to boost innovation, economic growth July 15, 2025 Rochester’s Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences drives research commercialization in key technology fields, from photonics to life sciences.
Society & Culture Study: Widespread disapproval of federal interventions in science, public health July 8, 2025 The findings, based on a sweeping national survey, help quantify the public’s verdict on recent federal policies.