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Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

Researchers have created a new tool to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT. Using this innovation, developers can build more trustworthy AI systems and users can see which LLMs contradict themselves.

Ovation was created nearly a decade ago to push students to be more creative, innovative, complex thinkers, traits that are desirable with prospective employers.

Heavy speaks to Fred Beam, alumnus and former director of Sunshine 2.0, about signing the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl.

New Scientist includes the book Move Slow and Upgrade, co-authored by Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy, in the list.

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.)

WROC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about the importance of exposing youth to collegiate opportunities.

ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.

Marketplace highlights the GoodPhone Project, speaking to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies.

Democrat and Chronicle highlights the work of Unique Fair-Smith, adjunct professor in the College of Art and Design, for his upcoming show "Veils."

Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Daniel Swinton, assistant director of University Video Productions; Juilee Decker, director of museum studies; and museum studies students Lauren Anderson and Elise Noyes about the project and the process of cataloging and digitizing the materials.