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April 20, 2026
Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75 year trend
The Conversation features an analysis from Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, examining Congress’ limited oversight of U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting historical patterns of presidential power in war-making.
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April 20, 2026
Thomas Warfield receives key to City of Rochester ahead of final production
WHAM-TV highlights Thomas Warfield, professor of practice at NTID, being honored for his decades of contributions to the arts ahead of his final production.
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April 20, 2026
RIT performer Thomas Warfield honored ahead of final production after nearly three decades of service
WHEC-TV speaks to Thomas Warfield, professor of practice at NTID, about being honored for decades of impact on the university and local arts community.
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April 17, 2026
Record number of exhibits planned at Imagine RIT
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on Saturday features more than 450 exhibits, including electric vehicles, AI robots, and assistive technology.
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April 17, 2026
Biomedical sciences student wins Community Health Gap Year Fellowship in Alabama
A prestigious fellowship will deepen biomedical sciences student Elena Fuentes Solano’s understanding of the needs facing rural communities and help prepare her for a career in medicine.
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April 17, 2026
As AI use booms, RIT offers bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence
Spectrum News speaks to T.J. Borelli, principal lecturer of computer science, and Sharon Mason, director of the School of Information, about the university’s new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and growing student interest in the field.
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April 17, 2026
New Judson Stadium illuminates RIT’s outdoor athletics complex
The opening of Judson Stadium completes the final and most visible phase of a sweeping, five-year transformation of RIT’s outdoor athletics facilities.
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April 16, 2026
NASA’s Photography Trainers Say Artemis II Astronauts Exceeded Their Expectations
PetaPixel reports that RIT alumni Katrina Willoughby and Paul Reichert trained Artemis II astronauts in photography, highlighting how their instruction helped astronauts capture high-quality images during the lunar mission.
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April 16, 2026
RIT hosts talks on National ASL Day about expanding access statewide
WHAM-TV highlights New York state’s move to include American Sign Language in its language access law.
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April 16, 2026
Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York’s language access law
WHEC-TV reports on New York state expanding its language access law to include American Sign Language, highlighting efforts to improve access to government information through ASL-translated content.
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April 16, 2026
New AI program aims to bridge language gaps for deaf and hard of hearing students
WROC-TV speaks to Erin Finton, lecturer at NTID, about the Grammar Laboratory app she helped develop with Google to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in learning English and ASL.
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April 15, 2026
Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archives on display in Italy
Triennale di Milano, a museum of art and design in Italy, is hosting the first major retrospective on Lella and Massimo Vignelli’s contributions to international design and graphic culture.