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April 22, 2026
Josh Owen Interview: How History and Materials Shape Our Future
Design Magazine speaks to Josh Owen, director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, about his approach to minimalist design, sustainability, and teaching through design archives.
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April 22, 2026
New research shows rising class, falling race gaps in economic mobility
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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April 20, 2026
RIT welcomes UPWARDS partners from U.S. and Japanese universities
Each year, representatives from six U.S. and five Japanese universities meet regularly to discuss curriculum projects, research developments, and collaborations among partners to advance the next generation workforce for the semiconductor industry.
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April 20, 2026
How Extreme Heat Deepens Rural Undernutrition
Basis Point Insight features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how extreme heat impacts agriculture and food systems, highlighting hidden risks of undernutrition among vulnerable populations despite market adaptations.
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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
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 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 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.