On Nobelist László Krasznahorkai, the apocalypse, and the art of literary translation
Alumnus Declan Spring ’87 and Open Letter’s Chad Post reflect on the vision and voice of the newly minted Nobel laureate.
Film, music, and technology converge at inaugural Soundtrax Festival
The University of Rochester debuts the first North American festival dedicated to the art and science of film music.
Master of suspense: Thomas Perry ’74 (PhD) on the thrill of writing thrillers
The acclaimed author has penned more than two dozen novels.
Alumni Joan and Jeff Beal make record gift to the University’s Eastman School of Music
The multimillion-dollar gift will expand Eastman’s Beal Institute by providing critical support for space, technology, programs, and students.
Want to be a better doctor or nurse? Take a look at this painting.
Rochester’s Art of Observation program helps medical students and clinicians cultivate essential clinical skills.
Beyond the museum: An arts partnership inspires young minds
The Memorial Art Gallery and Rochester City School District’s Expanded Learning Collaboration cultivates creativity, curiosity, and connection.
Open Letter wins Republic of Consciousness Prize for English translation of Melvill
Rochester’s literary translation press published Rodrigo Fresán’s invented biography of Herman Melville, translated by alumnus Will Vanderhyden.
Defining involution through sculpture
A Rochester graduate student and acclaimed sculptor examines a topic that is increasingly relevant to Chinese society.
Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle
Rochester’s literary translation press edited and published two of the longlisted books for the organization’s 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The Vegetarian by Han Kang: A Nobel Prize, a Rochester press, and a translation controversy
The latest Nobel Prize in Literature laureate has unexpected ties to the University’s literary translation press.