Campus & Community The enduring legacy of NROTC at the University of Rochester November 8, 2024 Generations of cadets at honor military veterans through tradition, service, and the pursuit of ever better.
Campus & Community First, but not alone: Mentorship program pairs first-generation students with alumni November 7, 2024 Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit and Nichole Waligóra—the first in their families to attend university—have forged a lasting connection as mentor and mentee.
Society & Culture Research-backed ways to bridge America’s political divide October 31, 2024 Researchers successfully tested 25 different approaches to reducing partisan animosity and support for undemocratic practices or political violence. Two proved most effective.
Society & Culture What every American needs to know about voter turnout October 30, 2024 Rochester political scientists explain why people do and don’t exercise their right to vote—and the implications of that choice for democracy.
University News Accolades showcase diverse accomplishments of Rochester faculty October 29, 2024 Organizations recognizing Rochester faculty include the National Academy of Medicine and the American Physical Society.
Campus & Community Writing 105: The class you need—and want—to take at the University of Rochester October 25, 2024 The Rochester Curriculum’s only required course teaches writing skills that benefit undergraduate students throughout college—and well beyond, too.
Society & Culture Imagining a world without police October 24, 2024 A new book by Philip V. McHarris envisions a future where safety is not synonymous with policing, but rather prevention.
Science & Technology How artificial intelligence is powering the fusion revolution October 16, 2024 At the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester scientists harness AI to bring fusion research into sharper focus.
Science & Technology Comparing gene sequences across species to understand aging and dementia October 16, 2024 A new grant partners longevity researchers and Alzheimer’s experts at Rochester to study the gene mechanisms that contribute to long and healthy lifespans.
Society & Culture When someone flirts with your spouse, does that make your partner more attractive? October 15, 2024 The simplified formula of “more attention equals more desire” doesn’t seem to apply to established relationships.