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WHEC-TV reports on growing artificial intelligence education programs at local colleges, including RIT’s new AI bachelor’s degree launching this fall, as universities respond to increasing industry demand for AI skills.

Mohammed Al Zarooni received an Honorary Doctorate of Commercial Science degree during RIT’s 2026 Academic Convocation on May 8. He is considered one of the world’s top free zone influencing leaders and holds prominent positions in numerous organizations and boards.

Nearly one year ago, the COSMOS-Web research team released the largest view ever of the universe. Now, scientists have released a map showing more detail on the density of galaxies in the universe.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.

CEOWorld Magazine has ranked Saunders College of Business #38 among Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World, and #26 in the US, for 2026. The list includes 116 schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)