Alumni News
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February 15, 2018
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Venture Creations graduate receives major investment
Token, an identity technology start-up founded by RIT alumni Melanie and Steve Shapiro, will receive up to $1.75 million through the New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund. -
February 10, 2018
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Controlled Trauma photography exhibit takes you inside the operating room
The role of photography in the digital era has transformed medical photography and profoundly influenced medical education. RIT's Gallery r hosted an exhibition featuring photographs from the operating rooms at Rochester General Hospital (RGH) that were taken by students enrolled in RIT's Surgical Photography course throughout its existence.
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February 8, 2018
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RIT Kosovo alumnae named to Forbes '30 Under 30'
RIT Kosovo alumnae are featured in a prestigious 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the field of European law and policy. -
February 8, 2018
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Tigers can 'Thank a Giver' today
The donor appreciation event today recognizes the impact of philanthropy on the RIT community. -
February 2, 2018
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New Alumni Association President announced
Kevin Sheldon '02 (management information systems) began serving his two-year term as the new Alumni Association President on Jan. 1. -
January 24, 2018
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The Wonderful World of Oz comes to RIT/NTID
The performing arts department at NTID presents The Wonderful World of Oz, April 19-22, with encore performances June 28-July 1 in celebration of NTID's 50th-anniversary reunion celebration. -
January 23, 2018
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RIT offers online program in product development
RIT is hosting a webinar on Feb. 13 detailing information about enrollment in the program for engineering and technical professionals. -
January 11, 2018
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Top RIT News stories and videos for 2017
What a year! RIT had some great news to share in 2017. Among the top stories are the $50 million gift from Austin McChord and the announcement of David Munson as RIT's 10th president. -
January 3, 2018
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ICYMI: December's most popular RIT News stories
News about the $50 million gift to RIT was among most popular last month. Check out all of December’s top stories. -
December 13, 2017
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Alumnus gives RIT $50 million to foster entrepreneurship and cybersecurity
A 2009 alumnus has given RIT $50 million, the largest donation ever made to the university and one of the largest ever in the region. The unprecedented gift comes from Austin McChord, founder and CEO of Datto, a Connecticut-based data protection company. -
December 13, 2017
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Learn about RIT's entrepreneurial ecosystem and leadership in cybersecurity
RIT provides a unique, multidisciplinary ecosystem aimed at promoting and supporting innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors as well as leadership in cybersecurity education. -
December 11, 2017
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Performers announced for King's Legacy event
Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People, a critically acclaimed soul band from Rochester, will be the featured performers at RIT's 2018 Expressions of King's Legacy event Jan. 25.
