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April 14, 2026
RIT opens striking new performing arts center built without brick
Democrat & Chronicle speaks to architect Michael Maltzan, performing arts scholar Jeffrey Gross, and President Emeritus David Munson about the design of RIT’s new performing arts center, highlighting its creative spaces and role in supporting collaboration and the arts.
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April 13, 2026
Is Rochester a climate haven? Scholars debate the idea
Democrat & Chronicle speaks to Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology and Society, about the Climate Havens Symposium co-hosted with the University of Rochester, exploring the human impact of climate migration.
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April 13, 2026
A sweet sendoff for Thomas Warfield
CITY speaks to Thomas Warfield, professor of practice in RIT/NTID’s performing arts department, about his final production “Pure Imagination: The Magical Candy Shoppe,” highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of creativity in student learning.
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April 13, 2026
RIT presents Pure Imagination: The Magical Candy Shoppe
Fox Rochester speaks to Thomas Warfield, professor of practice, and performer Talayeh Delis about “Pure Imagination: The Magical Candy Shoppe,” a multidisciplinary performance that marks his final production after 28 years at the university.
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April 13, 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology opens new performing arts center
WHEC-TV highlights the opening of RIT’s new 700-plus seat performing arts center, including remarks from RIT President Bill Sanders on its significance as a space for innovation, performance, and community engagement.
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April 13, 2026
GALLERY: RIT Performing Arts Center celebrates grand opening
WHAM-TV features a photo gallery from the opening of the university’s new performing arts center, which will serve as a hub for creativity and community performances.
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April 13, 2026
RIT Performing Arts Center Ribbon Cutting
WROC-TV reports on RIT’s new performing arts center debuting with a sold-out inaugural performance, marking a major addition to the region’s arts and entertainment landscape.
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April 13, 2026
Inside RIT’s new performing arts center
Democrat and Chronicle showcases a gallery of RIT’s new performing arts center, showcasing its design, features, and ribbon-cutting event as a major addition to campus and the region’s arts scene.
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April 10, 2026
Celebration held for opening of new RIT Performing Arts Center
Spectrum News speaks to architect Michael Maltzan about the design of RIT’s new performing arts center, highlighting its role as a unique, state-of-the-art venue for student and community performances.
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April 10, 2026
Presidents reflect on how RIT’s past is shaping its future
RIT’s past and present converged as four presidents—spanning more than three decades of leadership—reflected on the university’s evolution and how they have helped position it for the future.
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April 10, 2026
RIT opens new performing arts theater
WXXI News features comments from Erica Haskell, director of RIT’s School of Performing Arts, and RIT President Bill Sanders about the opening of the university’s new performing arts center and its role in supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and student creativity.
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April 10, 2026
RIT to open state-of-the-art performing arts center
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Erica Haskell, director of RIT’s School of Performing Arts, about the opening of the university’s new performing arts center and its role in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and the regional arts scene.