Alumni News
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May 15, 2018
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Learn about product development, leadership programs
Engineers, scientists, technical managers and other professionals looking to move into mid- and senior-level management positions in high-tech industries can attain the needed product development and leadership skills through programs offered at RIT. -
May 14, 2018
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Design, engineering students exhibit at NYCxDESIGN
Nearly 50 RIT students, faculty and staff from RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences and Kate Gleason College of Engineering are exhibiting a wide variety of projects at NYCxDESIGN—New York City’s annual celebration of design. -
May 8, 2018
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RIT honors RPD Chief Ciminelli ’78
Rochester Police Chief Michael Ciminelli ’78 (criminal justice) received the Contributions to Justice Award at the Senior Luncheon and Recognition Celebration put on by RIT’s Department of Criminal Justice and Center for Public Safety Initiatives. Several criminal justice majors also were honored. -
May 8, 2018
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81-year-old graduates after more than 50 years
After more than 50 years, Bob Fitch will finally walk across the graduation stage this May. The 81-year-old will be handed an applied arts and sciences diploma from RIT’s School of Individualized Study. -
May 4, 2018
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Top stories and videos for April
News about an RIT student’s appearance on Jeopardy! was among most popular last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos. -
May 4, 2018
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RIT Ambulance celebrates 50 years of service
RIT Ambulance started when a small group of students convinced administrators that the university needed its own ambulance service. Today, it is a recognized member of the area’s emergency medical services community. -
May 2, 2018
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RIT honors proponents of diversity and inclusion
RIT’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion recognized several RIT community members during the DDI Celebration of Excellence. -
May 1, 2018
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Lecturer receives outstanding teaching award
Eric Kunsman, a lecturer for the visual communications studies department in the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and an adjunct professor for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, is the fifth recipient of the Edline M. Chun Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service. -
April 28, 2018
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Imagine RIT highlights academic, artistic creativity
Tens of thousands of visitors came to RIT to see the latest in technology, the arts and design. This year the festival featured a record 438 exhibits. -
April 28, 2018
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International researchers gather for photo conference
More than 300 photography researchers and enthusiasts from across the globe gathered for the first-ever PhotoHistory/PhotoFuture conference April 20-22. -
April 27, 2018
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RIT names five new trustees
Rochester Institute of Technology appointed five new members to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were announced at the board’s April 26 meeting. -
April 17, 2018
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CAST celebrates alumni Rising Stars
Six alumni from RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology were honored as Rising Stars for outstanding achievements early in their careers, for significant public service and for helping to advance the careers of new professionals.
