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Society & Culture

Survey: Americans back higher ed鈥攂ut worry about campus culture

October 15, 2025

暗网吃瓜鈥檚 James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.

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Health & Medicine

8 things to know about the University of Rochester鈥檚 Mt. Hope Family Center

October 6, 2025

For 45 years, this national resource has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.

A dandelion grows through the cracks in concrete to symbolize resilience in the face of stress.

Health & Medicine

Understanding stress and resilience from the inside out

September 29, 2025

By studying the effects of persistent stress, 暗网吃瓜 researchers are shedding light on how to be more resilient.

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Society & Culture

When Washington tried to starve industries of loans鈥攁nd failed

September 26, 2025

Federal regulators pressured banks to withdraw from controversial industries. A new study finds companies simply borrowed elsewhere.

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Society & Culture

Opinion journalism in a polarized age: vital or vitriol?

September 9, 2025

Rochester philosopher Zeynep Soysal says opinion journalism helps the public navigate uncertainty鈥攊f its role is properly framed.

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Society & Culture

Why teens defy鈥攁nd how parents can help

September 8, 2025

New research shows that teens heed warnings more when parents model their values and show understanding.

Teenager in a high school hallway leaning against a wall and looking at misinformation on his smartphone with other students in the background.

Society & Culture

How educators can help students navigate misinformation

When misinformation often travels faster than facts, teaching young people to discern credible sources has never been more urgent.

Two hands hold up a blue poster that says "hands off our healthcare, research, and jobs."

Society & Culture

Study: Widespread disapproval of federal interventions in science, public health

The findings, based on a sweeping national survey, help quantify the public鈥檚 verdict on recent federal policies.

A dog wearing a tin foil hat stares at an open laptop screen. Behind him is a "ripped from the headlines" collage of conspiracy theories a dog might believe.

Society & Culture

Who鈥檚 immune to conspiracy theories?

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

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Society & Culture

3 ways to reduce child sexual abuse rates

A new study finds that local, community-wide education efforts can drastically lower incidence of sexual abuse of children.

A red, heart-shaped balloon with the words "I Love You" held with string by a hand in front of Rush Rhees Library for Valentine's Day.

Society & Culture

From Rochester with love

February 11, 2025

Valentine鈥檚 Day is on the horizon鈥攁nd love is in the air. Enjoy a selection of hearty research, endearing stories, and moving moments from across the University of Rochester.

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Society & Culture

The truth may hurt. But for couples, it鈥檚 worth it.

January 30, 2025

In a new study of more than 200 couples, a team of Rochester psychologists reveals the truth about honesty in answering tough relationship questions.