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February 11, 2026
What happens when students can't concentrate long enough to watch movies?
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson includes Amy Adrion, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, in a discussion about how to work with students who are distracted by their phones and unable to keep their focus.
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February 11, 2026
Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
An essay by Lauren Hall, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts, published by The Conversation.
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February 10, 2026
Top 25 Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Programs (2026)
RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2026 guide to the best bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity. The program was ranked No. 8 and noted as a great choice for hands-on education.
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February 9, 2026
WITR radio hosts President Sanders on Friday
RIT President Bill Sanders returns to WITR-FM (89.7) this week to field questions from the university community. -
February 9, 2026
Research reveals which popular generative AI chatbots lie
Researchers have created a new tool to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT. Using this innovation, developers can build more trustworthy AI systems and users can see which LLMs contradict themselves.
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February 6, 2026
The best new popular science books of February 2026
New Scientist includes the book Move Slow and Upgrade, co-authored by Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy, in the list.
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February 6, 2026
The curious economics of a shrinking smoking market
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 may require a subscription to view.)
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February 6, 2026
How GoodPhone Project brings free pay phones to Rochester
Marketplace highlights the GoodPhone Project, speaking to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies.
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February 6, 2026
Unique Fair’s new show 'Veils' opens at Joy Gallery on March 6
Democrat and Chronicle highlights the work of Unique Fair-Smith, adjunct professor in the College of Art and Design, for his upcoming show "Veils."
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February 5, 2026
AI tool developed by NTID assists deaf students with English grammar
RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, with support from Google.org, has developed “Grammar Laboratory,” a learning tool that uses artificial intelligence to assist deaf students with English grammar.
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February 5, 2026
Rethinking Dowries: How Migration and Old-Age Security Intersect
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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February 3, 2026
RIT to launch first clinical doctorate degree
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Christopher Alterio, Professor of Practice in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, and College of Health Sciences and Technology Dean Yong Tai Wang about the occupational therapy program.