The University of Rochester students in PHLT 238: Environmental Health and Justice in the Rochester Community recently explored something hidden from most people in Rochester—the abandoned aqueduct and subway tunnel located under the Broad Street Bridge in the heart of downtown. The tour, led by ROC the Riverway Program Manager Kamal Crues (pictured), gave the 11 undergraduates a chance to consider multiple—and occasionally conflicting—interests and values central to the city’s “Aqueduct Reimagined” project. Read more.

President Sarah Mangelsdorf says Rochester embraces Black issues as subjects of academic study.

John Osburg, associate professor of anthropology and a China expert, says Chinese president Xi Jinping risks blame for the country’s mounting problems.

The professor emeritus helped establish the University’s PhD program in economics.

America’s space agency is convening a commission to investigate unidentified flying objects. In a Newsweek op-ed, Adam Frank explains why NASA’s involvement could be a game changer.

Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank says distrust jeopardizes the country’s future as an economic powerhouse.

Rochester economist George Alessandria explains what is causing the shortages—and why government intervention would be counterproductive.

“Juneteenth is especially relevant today, as the current conditions of Black people in America would suggest that we are still not free,” says Jeffrey McCune Jr. And yet, he adds, “We must celebrate.”

June Hwang brings her whole self—a Korean American woman, a Northern Californian, and a scholar of German and Jewish studies with a specialty in film—to the role.

E. Patrick Johnson is recognized for contributions to engaged scholarship and public performance.