Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse?
Alan Moreira, an associate professor of finance at the Simon Business School, reflects on the bank’s failure and what may happen next.
Tips for high school juniors: beginning the journey to college
Dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers a checklist for college-bound high school juniors.
How parents can be involved in the college admissions process—without overstepping
Parents of college-bound students are more involved than ever in choosing the right school—and that’s what their children want.
Can the public’s trust in science—and scientists—be restored?
Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank says distrust jeopardizes the country’s future as an economic powerhouse.
Russia and Ukraine: Putin ‘has his back up against the wall’
Randall Stone, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, discusses the direction of the war in Ukraine, including the likelihood of Russia’s using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.
What is intimate partner violence? It’s not just physical abuse
Victims’ advocate Catherine Cerulli offers expert advice on how to spot an unhealthy relationship before this form of domestic violence starts.
Walt Whitman ‘more important now than ever’
On the anniversary of the Walt Whitman’s death, Ed Folsom ’76 (PhD) looked back on the legacy of the poet’s work, examples of which are available in the University’s libraries.
How to end the war in Ukraine
Rochester political scientist Hein Goemans, an expert on war termination, applies possible scenarios to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Fact-checking Putin’s claims that Ukraine and Russia are ‘one people’
Rochester historian Matthew Lenoe explains how Ukraine’s history is intertwined with Russia’s—but also with that of many other nations, empires, ethnicities, and religions.
Why does Russia want Ukraine?
Political scientist Hein Goemans, Rochester’s expert on international conflicts, explains why Ukraine’s fate might be tied to Putin’s survival.