Sandra Knispel

An Afghan scholar and refugee conducts research at the University of Rochester.

The Russian poet, journalist, and literary critic is teaching and lecturing at Rochester as part of the Humanities Center's Scholar in Exile program.

A Rochester art historian on the proliferation of indigenous fakes and replicas—and the blurry line between appropriation and admiration.

His pioneering research on organizational theory, started at Rochester, has left an enduring mark on the academic and business worlds.

Rochester experts offer historical insights into medieval society’s fascination with astronomical and astrological phenomena.

Dmitry Bykov discusses the late Russian opposition leader’s legacy, his own poisoning, and why Navalny posed a threat to the Russian president.

Rochester experts discuss Putin’s intense fear of critics, the history of Russian and Soviet opposition movements, and what’s next for Russia’s dissidents.

Couples report healthier, stronger relationships after one month of using a relationship app codeveloped by a Rochester psychologist.

Rochester psychologist Judith Smetana has made it her life’s work to understand how teenagers tick. In her latest study, she finds patterns in the timing of lies and the way secrets are disclosed.

A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies not only to depression but also to other mental health disorders.

Open Letter’s Chad Post on discovering the Norwegian author for English audiences—and the importance of foreign translation presses today.

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.