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RIT’s School of Film and Animation has been continuously recognized as being among the best film and animation schools in the country. The latest recognition comes from Variety magazine’s 2026 Education Impact Report.

TJ Hampton, a new media design major who will graduate in May, was hired as a product designer at Duolingo after completing two successful internships with the company.

WHEC-TV speaks to RIT alumni Paul Reichert and Katrina Willoughby, along with Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, about training Artemis II astronauts to capture space imagery during the lunar mission.

First-year imaging science and motion picture science students receive immediate hands-on, collaborative experiences as they start their college careers through the Freshman Imaging Project.

AWS Advanced Partner provided resources and guidance to students learning cloud computing.

Design Magazine speaks to Josh Owen, director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, about his approach to minimalist design, sustainability, and teaching through design archives.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.

Each year, representatives from six U.S. and five Japanese universities meet regularly to discuss curriculum projects, research developments, and collaborations among partners to advance the next generation workforce for the semiconductor industry.

Basis Point Insight features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how extreme heat impacts agriculture and food systems, highlighting hidden risks of undernutrition among vulnerable populations despite market adaptations.

The Conversation features an analysis from Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, examining Congress’ limited oversight of U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting historical patterns of presidential power in war-making.

WHAM-TV highlights Thomas Warfield, professor of practice at NTID, being honored for his decades of contributions to the arts ahead of his final production.

WHEC-TV speaks to Thomas Warfield, professor of practice at NTID, about being honored for decades of impact on the university and local arts community.