News Stories
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January 16, 2026
Don't take advice from AI. Use it to brainstorm instead.
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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January 15, 2026
Brighton eyes large battery energy storage facility, a first for the area
WXXI speaks with Martin Plass, director of energy storage testing in the Battery Development Center, about risks associated with battery storage.
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January 14, 2026
RIT engineering technology professor becomes president-elect of ASEE organization
RIT professor Martin Gordon was recently voted president-elect of the American Society for Engineering Education.
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January 13, 2026
Executive MBA program plans targeted curriculum updates
The Executive MBA program at Saunders College of Business is preparing a set of curriculum updates with the aim of better aligning executive education with the needs of the current business environment.
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January 13, 2026
The 2025 Upstate Power 100
City and State New York includes RIT President Bill Sanders on its 2025 Upstate Power 100 list.
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January 13, 2026
Catalano, Konyen power RIT past Robert Morris
Pickin' Splinters highlights RIT Men’s Hockey as they rallied for an overtime win over Robert Morris.
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January 13, 2026
Does telling students to exercise help them academically?
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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January 13, 2026
Top cybersecurity students across the globe face-off at RIT’s pentesting competition
The best cybersecurity students in the world came to RIT to battle in the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition global finals, wrapping up the largest offense-based cybersecurity competition for college students. -
January 12, 2026
Trump’s move on Venezuela is not only audacious, it’s also in direct conflict with MAGA
The Globe and Mail features comments from Eben Levey, assistant professor in the Department of History, and Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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January 12, 2026
Was Trump required to notify Congress in advance about Venezuela operation?
PolitiFact interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, about the role of Congress in authorizing military action.
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January 12, 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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January 12, 2026
Understanding Trump’s Donroe Doctrine on Venezuela: What the Progressive Era Teaches us about US Imperialism
An essay by Eben Levey, assistant professor in the Department of History, published by Clio and the Contemporary.