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August 14, 2025
Rochester’s colleges drive jobs and economic growth
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Christopher Harris, assistant vice president in the Division of Government and Community Relations, about RIT's place in regional economic development.
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August 12, 2025
Deaf scientist prepares to lead NTID
Rochester Beacon interviews incoming NTID President Caroline Solomon.
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August 12, 2025
Recyclers Rejoice: AI Learns to See What’s Beneath the Seams
Sourcing Journal showcases RIT's new textile recycling system, which uses AI and robotics to disassemble and sort used clothing. (This content will require a subscription to view)
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August 11, 2025
Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation
An essay by Panagiotis Kokkalis, chair and associate professor of business and management, published by Gulf Business.
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August 8, 2025
'Stranger Things' Joe Keery a.k.a. Djo to perform at RIT
WROC-TV talks about the upcoming performance by Djo at RIT. Stranger Things actor Joe Keery is the singer/songwriter for Djo.
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August 8, 2025
'Stranger Things' star to perform at RIT’s Gordon Field House this fall
WHEC-TV highlights the upcoming Djo concert at RIT's Gordon Field House. Djo is the musical project of Stranger Things actor Joe Keery.
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August 8, 2025
Is making public transportation free a good idea?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.
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August 7, 2025
Who needs arts critics in 2025?
Katherine Varga, real-time captionist for NTID and adjunct playwriting professor for the Department of English, was a panelist on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, discussing the state of arts criticism.
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August 7, 2025
Fairlife’s $650 million Webster plant attracts over 500 job applicants in two days
WHEC-TV highlights the opening of the Fairlife milk production facility in Webster, N.Y., noting that the technical aptitude required for the work could lead to opportunities for RIT students.
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August 7, 2025
Why Corruption Makes Universal Basic Income Better Than Targeted Welfares
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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August 6, 2025
Aug. 5 might be one of the shortest days of the year: Here's why
Jason Nordhaus, associate professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics, talks to Good Morning America about changes in Earth's rotation rates.
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August 5, 2025
Rochester Ten | Luvon Sheppard
Luvon Sheppard, professor in the School of Art, is named one of City's Rochester 10–profiles of people who are contributing time, energy, and passion to make our city a better place to live, work, and play.