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August 21, 2026
RIT economics alumnus represents Dominican Republic at World Bank Group
Julio Eduardo Diaz Sosa ’12 says RIT’s blend of liberal arts, technology, co-op, and critical thinking helped launch his career in international finance.
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August 20, 2026
Silicon Valley Is Still Moving Fast And Breaking Things: There's a Better Way
The Boston Globe posts an essay from Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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August 18, 2026
India’s Employment Gains Mask a Missing Middle and Low Productivity
Basis Point Insight publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the quality of jobs available and the skills required to perform them.
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August 17, 2026
How has remote work affected American cities?
Rochester Business Journal features commentary from Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining research on how remote work has permanently reshaped the economic geography of many large U.S. cities and reduced the economic benefits of central business districts.
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August 14, 2026
Dual-degree RIT student finds his niche internship with the Smithsonian
Nathaniel Bartsch, a dual-degree student studying history and film production, uses interdisciplinary expertise in history and film to get his an internship at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
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July 29, 2026
Why is walking on gravel so gratifying?
The Boston Globe published an article from Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy, on simple sensory pleasures. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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July 21, 2026
Climate Policy Needs Carbon Pricing, Not Just Green Subsidies
Basis Point Insight publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how global carbon taxes outperform green subsidies.
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July 20, 2026
Brookhaven National Lab research could help data center boom
Newsday publishes commentary from Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, on the rapid expansion of AI data centers. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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July 16, 2026
Undergrads from colleges across the U.S. come to RIT for summer research
RIT is hosting four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program sites this summer, which are designed for students to develop a passion for research and receive guidance for pursuing graduate careers. The university has a longstanding history hosting REU sites, which are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.
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July 15, 2026
Cultural Psychology course brings classroom learning to life in Japan
RIT students explored culture, identity, and psychology through an immersive study abroad experience.
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July 14, 2026
The Hidden Cost: Why Carbon Taxes Are Unpopular
Basis Point Insight publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining the economic tradeoffs associated with carbon taxes.
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July 8, 2026
Communication Students Win 2026 PRSA Awards
Two student groups and an adjunct professor earned accolades at the society's annual awards ceremony.