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February 13, 2026
Journalist describes capturing Lindsey Vonn crash during her first Winter Olympics assignment
CBS News talks to Jacquelyn Martin ’01 (applied photography), staff photographer for the Associated Press, about capturing Lindsey Vonn's devastating crash on Sunday.
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February 12, 2026
Super Bowl ad sparks debate: Is Ring Camera’s pet-finding feature an invasion of privacy?
WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about the debate.
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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
International snowmobile design competition hosted in Eagle River
WJFW-TV highlights the competition, speaking to students on RIT's Clean Snowmobile team about the value of the professional feedback they receive.
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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
Fred Beam: Meet the ASL Performer for the Super Bowl National Anthem
Heavy speaks to Fred Beam, alumnus and former director of Sunshine 2.0, about signing the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl.
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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
Rochester Prep students present research findings at RIT
WROC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about the importance of exposing youth to collegiate opportunities.
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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."