News Stories
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November 2, 2026
What new research tells us about attracting and retaining effective educators in high-poverty schools
Rochester Business Journal features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, examining research showing how performance-based financial incentives can help disadvantaged schools attract and retain effective teachers, improve student achievement, and offer lessons for Rochester’s public schools.
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October 30, 2026
SUNY ESF’s 5 new bird murals double as artistic expression, bird protection
The Daily Orange speaks with Richard Fadok, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology in the School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, about the dangers of bird collisions with buildings, and the significance of student-led efforts at SUNY-ESF to install bird-friendly murals that help prevent window strikes.
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October 29, 2026
‘TheWrap’ names RIT No. 21 in its list of top 50 film schools
The ranking recognizes RIT’s mix of degree programs, emphasis on collaboration between creative and technical disciplines, hands-on production and research facilities, and partnerships with industry organizations.
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October 29, 2026
An app for fans of live local music
Rochester Beacon profiles RIT business management alumnus Antonio Calabrese '07 about hapjam, an app that helps music fans discover local live performances by connecting them with nearby bands and venues in Rochester, N.Y., and Tampa Bay, Fla.
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October 29, 2026
RIT biomedical sciences student assists neighbor with CPR
RIT biomedical sciences student Cassandra Kehler used her CPR skills to save a neighbor in distress.
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October 29, 2026
RIT alumna develops hands-free tech at Meta
As a technical program manager at Meta, Dorrene Brown ’13 (software engineering) leads software, firmware, and artificial intelligence teams developing cutting-edge devices.
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October 27, 2026
RIT students, scientist work toward ear infection vaccine
A partnership between RIT and Rochester Regional Health is bringing students into the lab to help advance an ear infection vaccine and launch careers in science and medicine.
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October 27, 2026
Ashlawn Energy scales up clean energy technology at Xerox campus
Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s longstanding partnership with Ashlawn Energy, helping the company optimize its battery technology and scale production at its new Webster facility.
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October 27, 2026
Viruses obey the laws of physics – studying how can help researchers understand why they infect people differently and lead to better treatments
The Conversation features an essay by Tori Russell, biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate; Karin Wuertz-Kozak, Harvey J. Palmer Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering; and Maureen Ferran, professor of biology, exploring how physical forces and tissue stiffness influence viral infections and how this research could lead to better treatments.
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October 23, 2026
RIT research reveals why women stay silent in rude workplaces
Research from an RIT professor shows that rudeness in the workplace keeps good ideas from being shared, and that women are most likely to hold back because of it.
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October 21, 2026
RIT researchers find everyday vaping delivers more nicotine than expected
RIT researchers are studying real-world e-cigarette use to better understand nicotine exposure and inform future testing standards.
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October 21, 2026
Not just for hospitality majors: RIT wine classes can lead to careers or a lifelong hobby
WHEC-TV speaks with Julie Purpura, visiting lecturer of hospitality and tourism management at RIT, about the university’s wine and beverage courses, which offer students hands-on learning experiences that can lead to careers in the beverage industry or foster a lifelong appreciation for wine.