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February 6, 2026
How GoodPhone Project brings free pay phones to Rochester
Marketplace highlights the GoodPhone Project, speaking to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies.
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February 6, 2026
Unique Fair’s new show 'Veils' opens at Joy Gallery on March 6
Democrat and Chronicle highlights the work of Unique Fair-Smith, adjunct professor in the College of Art and Design, for his upcoming show "Veils."
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February 6, 2026
RIT students help bring ‘Beaver Woman’ story to film
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.
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February 5, 2026
RIT’s Ovation brings the spotlight to performers
WROC-TV highlights the performances taking place at Ovation, RIT's performing arts showcase, on Feb. 6.
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February 5, 2026
AI tool developed by NTID assists deaf students with English grammar
RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, with support from Google.org, has developed “Grammar Laboratory,” a learning tool that uses artificial intelligence to assist deaf students with English grammar.
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February 5, 2026
Rethinking Dowries: How Migration and Old-Age Security Intersect
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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February 5, 2026
Co-op course helps students break into competitive industries
The Independent Professional Development course was developed last year to reflect fluctuations in the current job market and to support students who, despite their best efforts, have not yet secured co-ops.
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February 4, 2026
Illustration student learns from a pro through annual workshop
Observing the work of other artists is one of the many ways an illustrator can grow and hone their own skills. Presto, an annual workshop series offered by RIT’s illustration program, aims to facilitate this type of peer-to-peer learning.
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February 3, 2026
RIT to launch first clinical doctorate degree
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Christopher Alterio, Professor of Practice in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, and College of Health Sciences and Technology Dean Yong Tai Wang about the occupational therapy program.
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February 3, 2026
What's the War Powers Resolution?
Balancing Act With John Katko interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, about the War Powers Resolution.
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February 2, 2026
Area universities join forces for MLK King for a Day event
WHAM-TV highlights the combined efforts of local universities, including RIT, on King for a Day, a day of service dedicated to action and advocacy honoring the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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February 2, 2026
RIT preps for Ovation talent show
WHAM-TV highlights the performances that will be showcased at RIT's Performing Arts Showcase, Ovation.