School of Arts and Sciences

Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

Rochester faculty on how political conspiracy theories start and spread—and why people believe them.

Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.

Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.

A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

We know exactly how to close out an academic year in style. Take a peek.

One of NPR’s top editors discusses how his Rochester education equipped him for an unexpected career in journalism.

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.