Humanities in Action

Humanities in Action showcases the research and scholarship that define the humanities at the University. Faculty and students collaborate to examine culture, language, history, and human experience, bringing insight to complex issues and connecting ideas across disciplines. Their work demonstrates how the humanities inform understanding, foster innovation, and contribute to a more thoughtful and engaged society. Explore the links below to see how humanistic inquiry deepens perspective and inspires change.

Explore Humanity Through Performance

At the URochester, theatre is more than performance—it’s a lens on what it means to be human. This season’s productions challenge ideas of truth, belief, and identity, inviting students to think critically, create boldly, and connect across disciplines.

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Diptych featuring the book cover art for the English translation of Rodrigo Fresan's biography of Melville.

Open Letter wins Prize for English Translation of Melvill

Rochester’s literary translation press published Rodrigo Fresán’s invented biography of Herman Melville, translated by alumnus Will Vanderhyden.

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Downward angled shot of multimedia artist Renee Jin next to a sculpture exploring the concept of involution.

Defining Involution through Sculpture

A Rochester graduate student and acclaimed sculptor examines a topic that is increasingly relevant to Chinese society.

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