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WOSU's All Sides with Anna Staver talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global nearsightedness epidemic and its causes.

The path to obtaining a law degree typically requires at least seven years in higher education. However, students enrolled in RIT’s Accelerated 3+3 Law program are able to shave a year off of their journey and get a head start on establishing their career in law.

Making at RIT has hit a new level now that several makerspaces in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) have opened to provide students access to equipment and support for classwork, club advancement, and personal projects.

As a child, Shakierah Smith loved watching Law & Order. Now a real estate associate, Smith says that her success was thanks to her support system and positive experiences at RIT.

The Rochester Business Journal speaks with John Smithgall, assistant dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the positive impact this partnership will bring to students. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

The Rochester Business Journal talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the unique program. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Artificial intelligence, robots, glass blowing, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what thousands of visitors experienced at the 2024 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 27.

Four advertising and public relations majors represented RIT in its debut at the annual American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Student Advertising District 2 Competition held April 20 in New York City. Recognized for skillfully answering the judges’ questions and leaving no question unanswered, the team won the “Best Q&A” award and placed fourth overall, beating out legacy participants.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the election—globally. To help voters navigate these advancements in social media, deepfakes, manipulated images, and cybersecurity, a few RIT experts are weighing in.

The Conversation talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global rise of myopia and its causes, including increased screen time and reduced outdoor exposure.

RIT’s College of Liberal Arts and University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education have established new 3+2 and 4+1 admissions agreements, providing RIT undergraduate students with expedited pathways to launch their careers in teaching, higher education, or counseling. These agreements streamline the process for eligible students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a five-year timeframe.

Essay written by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium. (This content may require a subscription to view).