Historic Bermuda reshapes our understanding of colonial America
Smithsonian Magazine highlights the role of a Rochester historian and archaeologist in unearthing Bermuda’s colonial origins.
Fear of public speaking? This Rochester professor has you covered
Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) offers six tips for helping people find their voice. Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) says she’s “always been a talker,” so forging a career in public speaking…
Why the powerful are more likely to cheat
Psychologists have found a correlation between a person’s self-perception of power and their (un)willingness to remain faithful.
Undergraduates pair research with reporting, science with sign language, and programming with pondering
The Wells Prize honorees exemplify the best of the multidisciplinary educational opportunities available at Rochester.
The enduring legacy of NROTC at the University of Rochester
Generations of cadets at honor military veterans through tradition, service, and the pursuit of ever better.
First, but not alone: Mentorship program pairs first-generation students with alumni
Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit and Nichole Waligóra—the first in their families to attend university—have forged a lasting connection as mentor and mentee.
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.
Accolades showcase diverse accomplishments of Rochester faculty
Organizations recognizing Rochester faculty include the National Academy of Medicine and the American Physical Society.
Writing 105: The class you need—and want—to take at the University of Rochester
The Rochester Curriculum’s only required course teaches writing skills that benefit undergraduate students throughout college—and well beyond, too.