News
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November 11, 2021
Alumnus Jeffrey Harris named chair of RIT Board of Trustees
Jeffrey Harris has been named the 21st chairperson of RIT’s Board of Trustees. Harris, who has served on the RIT board for nearly 15 years, graduated from RIT in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in photographic sciences.
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November 11, 2021
Apartment D Films Makes a Splash in the World of Animation
My Burbank features Max Lopez '12 (film and animation), executive producer, and Sean Malony '12 (film and animation), creative supervisor, founders of stop motion animation studio Apartment D Films.
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November 8, 2021
Photo exhibition explores intimacies of Black life
The Rochester Beacon features Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and his solo exhibition in the main galleries at The George Eastman Museum.
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November 8, 2021
Ceramics class employs modern fabrication processes to connect with past
Students from majors across RIT fused historical knowledge, 3D printing and various pottery practices to create replicas of ancient Greek vessels.
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November 4, 2021
17mm to 56km: Reza Aliabadi shares smallest, largest projects
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies' lecture featuring Toronto-based architect Reza Aliabadi was rebroadcast via media partner Design Milk. The event was also made possible with support from MAGIC Spell Studios.
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November 2, 2021
Students envision sustainable future through biodesign solutions
Industrial Design students envisioned solutions for utilizing waste in the apple and dairy industries for the international Biodesign Challenge.
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November 1, 2021
RIT partners with local park to promote 'hidden gem' of Rochester
Student strategized how to raise the profile of Washington Grove for the School of Design's annual EUREKA! workshop, an initiative in which students use design-thinking strategies to solve community challenges.
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October 28, 2021
Staff members enroll in master's program to expand career goals
Stephanie Berman and Boris Sapozhnikov are balancing life as full-time RIT staff members and part-time students in the Media Arts and Technology MS program.
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October 27, 2021
Joshua Rashaad McFadden photo exhibition slated to open at George Eastman Museum
Joshua Rashaad McFadden, an award-winning, internationally recognized assistant professor of photography at RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, opens a major solo exhibition in the main galleries at The George Eastman Museum on Nov. 5.
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October 26, 2021
Student makes difference in community with design, compassion
In response to the pandemic, Katie Hobler '22 (New Media Design) co-organized a book drive for local children, which inspired other work aimed at informing and educating about disadvantages faced by low socioeconomic students.
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October 25, 2021
Faculty member develops co-op experiences specific to supporting nonprofit companies
A new option for co-op experiences at nonprofits is part of a pilot program being developed by a College of Art and Design faculty member. Professor Susan Lakin said the aim of the program is to both fill a need at nonprofits for digitally fluent staff and to provide an important experience for students interested in working closely with community organizations.
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October 22, 2021
RIT’s Image Permanence Institute receives $375,543 federal grant from IMLS
The Image Permanence Institute at RIT has received a National Leadership Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that will identify critical preservation challenges associated with 3D printed materials and technologies found in museums and develop resources that will support 3D printed object preservation.