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January 6, 2026
‘You can’t change your face’: Experts sound alarm over Wegmans biometric data
RochesterFirst speaks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about companies using biometric data.
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January 5, 2026
RIT merges print and graphic media degree Into packaging science program
Printing Impressions covers an update to the packing science program.
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January 5, 2026
Free phones filling old payphone stands in city neighborhoods
WXXI reports on the GoodPhones Project, an initiative led by Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in NTID's Department of Visual Communications Studies.
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January 4, 2026
Trump’s move on Venezuela is not only audacious, it’s also in direct conflict with MAGA
The Globe and Mail, based in Toronto, features comments from Eben Levey, assistant professor in the Department of History, and Sarah Burns, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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January 3, 2026
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
The Conversation interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science.
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December 26, 2025
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Fox 12 Oregon interviews Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact of raising state minimum wages.
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December 25, 2025
Did the Green Revolution Help Some Farmers More Than Others?
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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December 19, 2025
University launches multidisciplinary training program to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce
RIT has launched CMOS+X, a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program that prepares future STEM leaders with professional skills training, including interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing, strategic communication, and project management skills.
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December 16, 2025
Man plants suspicious hosta seeds, discovers they’re not hostas at all
WHEC-TV speaks to Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about how AI-generated ads can be deceptive.
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December 16, 2025
These are NJ students' favorite colleges | College Connection
My Central Jersey names RIT as one of the top choices for New Jersey students. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
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December 15, 2025
Billboards, Big Shots, and bright futures: RIT’s year in social media
From the beaming smiles of new Tigers to the bright lights of Broadway, 2025 was full of creativity, innovation, and fun.