8 things to know about the University of Rochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center
For 45 years, this national resource has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.
Understanding stress and resilience from the inside out
By studying the effects of persistent stress, URochester researchers are shedding light on how to be more resilient.
When Washington tried to starve industries of loans—and failed
Federal regulators pressured banks to withdraw from controversial industries. A new study finds companies simply borrowed elsewhere.
Rochester project democratizes access to medieval English literature
The pioneering Middle English Texts Series “puts the literature out there for everybody,” making medieval English texts available to scholars and students around the world.
Opinion journalism in a polarized age: vital or vitriol?
Rochester philosopher Zeynep Soysal says opinion journalism helps the public navigate uncertainty—if its role is properly framed.
Why teens defy—and how parents can help
New research shows that teens heed warnings more when parents model their values and show understanding.
How educators can help students navigate misinformation
When misinformation often travels faster than facts, teaching young people to discern credible sources has never been more urgent.
Study: Widespread disapproval of federal interventions in science, public health
The findings, based on a sweeping national survey, help quantify the public’s verdict on recent federal policies.
Who’s immune to conspiracy theories?
Rochester faculty on how political conspiracy theories start and spread—and why people believe them.
3 ways to reduce child sexual abuse rates
A new study finds that local, community-wide education efforts can drastically lower incidence of sexual abuse of children.