What can Back to the Future teach us about US nuclear regulations?
Rebecca Frank’s undergraduate internship taps into well-known ’80s and ’90s movies to boost civic engagement on social media.
Research-backed ways to bridge America’s political divide
Researchers successfully tested 25 different approaches to reducing partisan animosity and support for undemocratic practices or political violence. Two proved most effective.
What every American needs to know about voter turnout
Rochester political scientists explain why people do and don’t exercise their right to vote—and the implications of that choice for democracy.
Back-to-school meets future-ready: New academic programs at Rochester
The range of recently launched degree programs reflects what students, the workforce, and the world need and want to become ever better.
James Druckman: When politics gets personal
As the 2024 election season heats up, Jamie Druckman, a renowned expert on political polarization, is as busy as he’s ever been.
Get to know Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro
The Rochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.
Taking the temperature of American democracy
An interview with political scientist James Druckman, an expert on American democracy and polarization.
Does it matter how much Democrats and Republicans hate each other? Yes, it does.
New research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning.
NATO at 75—powerful and necessary, or costly and obsolete?
Created as a counterweight to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, the military alliance may be more important now than ever. Political scientist Randall Stones explains why.
Anastasiya Yushchenko: From the epicenter of war
A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.