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May 12, 2026
Bribes, Bureaucracy and the Case for a Universal Basic Income
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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May 11, 2026
RIT design lab turns student talent into real-world results
When the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute needed an animated short film explaining the climate impacts of food waste, they utilized the talent inside a budding student-run design studio within the College of Art and Design.
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May 11, 2026
RIT receives positive feedback on reaccreditation after campus visit
RIT is in the homestretch of its reaccreditation process, and all signs are very favorable after a spring site visit by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education evaluation team.
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May 11, 2026
What Will It Take to Modernize the US Power Grid?
Gizmodo features insights from Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, on the challenges of modernizing the U.S. power grid, including rising electricity demand, AI-driven energy use, and the costs of upgrading aging infrastructure.
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May 11, 2026
Experts warn of political campaigns made fake by AI
The Southern Maryland Chronicle speaks to Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity, about the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes in political campaigns ahead of upcoming elections.
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May 11, 2026
What is the status of the American Dream today?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content will require a subscription to read.)
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May 7, 2026
Workers in Rochester, NY, and Elsewhere Would Benefit from a Federal Paid Sick Leave Law
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.
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May 6, 2026
RIT Dubai launches new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
Mid East Information highlights the launch of RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program, with Panagiotis Kokkalis, chair and associate professor of business and management, discussing its focus on bridging business and technology skills.
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May 6, 2026
RIT announces dual leadership moves with Saunders’ dean transition, CFO appointment
Rochester Business Journal reports on leadership transitions at RIT, including Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, announcing plans to step down, and the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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May 5, 2026
VIDEO: RIT graduates head into the workforce and prestigious graduate programs
Graduates from RIT's Class of 2026 share what's next for them. From jobs with national and global companies to prestigious graduate programs and life-changing careers, these students have amazing futures ahead.
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May 4, 2026
RIT appoints Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer
RIT President Bill Sanders has appointed Christine “Chris” Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1.
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May 4, 2026
Trump has targeted universities and science. But RIT is thriving
WXXI speaks to Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for Research, about RIT’s continued growth in doctoral education and research funding, as the university prepares to award a record number of Ph.D. degrees.