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January 28, 2026
Naval Research Lab Sharpens Navy's Sights With Domain-Centric Path for Smarter Sensing
The Department of War speaks to John Kerekes, research professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about the Coastal Hyperspectral Reflectance Object Material Analysis experiment, a part of RIT's Open Community eXperiment (ROCX).
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January 27, 2026
Scientists reveal new details about dark matter’s influence on the universe
Scientists using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have made one of the most detailed, high-resolution maps of dark matter ever produced.
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January 27, 2026
‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks RIT online Executive MBA degree program among nation’s best
The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as No. 13 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”
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January 26, 2026
RIT hopeful Micron can be talent pipeline to hire 'well-suited' students
WHAM-TV speaks to Karl Hirschman, associate department head in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about the ever-growing needs of the U.S. semiconductor industry.
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January 23, 2026
Catholics grade Pope Leo XIV
Andrew Cirillo, associate director of Spirituality and Religious Life, discusses Pope Leo XIV's papacy and his response to more recent political and military actions on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.
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January 23, 2026
Forbes names RIT a top college for launching careers
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about the designation.
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January 23, 2026
Mentorship and undergraduate research prepare RIT student for med school
As a second-year biomedical sciences major and honors student on a pre-med track, Rachel Smith sought out hands-on research experience to prepare for the rigors of medical school.
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January 22, 2026
Let the games begin!
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson includes Josh Meltzer, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, on a panel discussing a photojournalism collaboration at the Special Olympics New York winter games.
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January 22, 2026
FreezeFest organizer gears up to celebrate winter
Troy Ramiscal is director of the College Activities Board, a student-led organization that provides a wide assortment of events for students.
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January 21, 2026
Eddie Glaude Jr. keynote speaker for Expressions of King’s Legacy
RIT will welcome Eddie Glaude Jr. as the keynote speaker for the 44th annual Expressions of King’s Legacy program at noon on Thursday, Jan. 29, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for planning purposes.
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January 21, 2026
‘Forbes’ names RIT a top college for launching careers
Forbes has named RIT one of the “Top 15 Colleges for Launching Your Career,” highlighting the university’s strong cooperative education program, industry partnerships, and career-focused academic offerings.
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January 21, 2026
GRE, photonics group form strategic alliance
Rochester Beacon mentions the potential for expanded research at RIT under a strategic partnership between Greater Rochester Enterprise and New York Photonics.