School of Arts and Sciences

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.

Paper Pianos, a live-performance musical documentary written and co-created by the International Theatre Program’s Nigel Maister, tells the story of an Afghan musician and refugee Milad Yousufi.

Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life.

Grace Stensland ’23, a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV, delights in odd noises.

A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.

The Russian poet, journalist, and literary critic is teaching and lecturing at Rochester as part of the Humanities Center's Scholar in Exile program.

A new Medical Center department teams up with the Humanities Center to foster collaboration on both sides of Elmwood Avenue.

The annual event encourages University community members to explore the intersection of science, art, and technology.

Entrepreneur Yohay Wakabayashi ’10, ’11S (MS) shares some of his favorite things to do in one of the world's top destinations for culture and cuisine.

From totality to Springfest and everything in between, here’s how we spent April at the University of Rochester.