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This fall, the College of Liberal is bringing students together across the disciplines of liberal arts, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, arts and design to study contemporary challenges of humanity through four intriguing courses.

An essay by David Cay Johnston, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, about how the tariffs would work to make the rich richer, published by The New Republic.

The West Report speaks with David Cay Johnston, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, about double standards and money in politics.

Lauren Peace '17 (journalism), enterprise reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, was honored with the Paul Hansell Award for Distinguished Achievement in Florida Journalism for her work in 2023. (This content may require a subscription to view).

Rochester Business Journal talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, about their newest faculty member, David Cay Johnston.

The Democrat and Chronicle speaks to David Cay Johnston, professor of practice, and Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean for the College of Liberal Arts, about joining the ranks of RIT's faculty.

WROC-TV talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, about the new faculty member.

RIT welcomes David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and bestselling author, as a new Professor of Practice. A world-renowned expert in his field, Johnston will use his wealth of knowledge and experience to teach courses on law and journalism in RIT’s College of Liberal Arts beginning in fall 2024.

The New York Times speaks with Hinda Mandell, professor in the School of Communication, about the joys and benefits of crafting, emphasizing how creating with your hands can enhance happiness, reduce stress, and foster a sense of identity and mastery.

Nickesia Gordon has always had hopes of using her knowledge and expertise in health communication, gender, and social change to make the world a better place. Now, having earned a prestigious Fulbright Scholars award, she will travel back to Jamaica to begin the process of establishing a graduate program in health communication.

WHAM-TV features Katrina Overby, assistant professor in the School of Communication, as its Bright Spot.

The first class of graduates from RIT’s women’s, gender, and sexuality studies (WGSS) program will be celebrated during commencement this month. The bachelor’s degree program was approved and offered for current students in 2023, and enrollment will be available to incoming first-year students this fall.