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Heather Higginbottom ’94: On leading with purpose
From Capitol Hill to JPMorgan Chase, the political science graduate traces a career shaped by URochester and driven by public service.
After 80 years, is the United Nations past its prime?
Randall Stone, an expert on international institutions, explains the UN’s enduring influence—and its limits.
Survey: Americans back higher ed—but worry about campus culture
University of Rochester’s James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.
Nathan Gibbons ’06, ’13 (MBA): On resilience, reinvention, and reimagining business
The Simon Business School graduate shares how perseverance shaped his career as a fintech cofounder.
On Nobelist László Krasznahorkai, the apocalypse, and the art of literary translation
Alumnus Declan Spring ’87 and Open Letter’s Chad Post reflect on the vision and voice of the newly minted Nobel laureate.
Quantum tunneling: URochester physicist explains a Nobel Prize–winning discovery
Machiel Blok’s research in superconducting circuits builds on the same quantum effects recognized by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
8 things to know about the University of Rochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center
For 45 years, this national resource has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.