News
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February 9, 2022
Photography exhibit in Rochester chronicles presidency of Donald Trump
Spectrum News talks to Jenn Poggi, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about an exhibit at RIT’s City Art Space of work by photojournalist David Butow.
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February 9, 2022
Reignited artist series brings new sculptures and artist engagement to RIT campus
Two outdoor sculptures are adorning RIT’s campus this academic year, with more on the way. Works by artists Joshua Enck and Letha Wilson have revived an outdoor sculpture initiative that is part of the School of Art’s Anna Ballarian Visiting Artist Series.
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February 3, 2022
Photojournalist David Butow on his new book, "BRINK"
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Jenn Poggi, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. Poggi will lead a free, public conversation with photojournalist David Butow at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in RIT City Art Space.
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February 3, 2022
Graduate student connects with Rochester's famed photo history
C. Rose Smith, an MFA candidate in RIT's Photography and Related Media program, is immersing themself in various photographic process through their graduate studies and work experiences at the nearby George Eastman Museum and RIT's Image Permanence Institute.
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January 31, 2022
Technology blurs the line of making in arts programs
In virtually every art course and studio environment at RIT, technology is integral to the delivery of content and production of work, whether it’s an “ancient” technology like using a hammer and anvil to forge metal or a computer numerical control plasma table to cut metal forms.
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January 31, 2022
MAGIC alliances prove mutually beneficial
RIT’s MAGIC Center won a MegaGrant from Epic Games, the largest academic grant ever awarded by the industry’s leading game engine developer. The grant allows professors to participate in hands-on training with some of the world’s leading visualization and virtual production experts.
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January 31, 2022
Updates meet growing photo demands
The extensive renovation of RIT’s College of Art and Design—with keen focuses on key areas within the internationally recognized School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) and School of Film and Animation—made significant strides in 2021.
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January 31, 2022
University initiatives helping drive downtown resurgence
RIT is contributing to Rochester’s revitalization efforts in a significant way, bringing a creative energy and economic development acumen translating into important arts, cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for the city.
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January 30, 2022
Fire & Ice: From a Pittsburgh steel mill to Greenland fjords
Yahoo News features a story by the Press-Republican on Professor Emeritus Denis Defibaugh.
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January 26, 2022
Snow much fun planned for RIT’s FreezeFest ’22
This year’s 10-day FreezeFest is Friday through Feb. 6 and features several opportunities for the RIT community to celebrate the region's cold and snow.
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January 25, 2022
Student develops data collection device for Tesla
Jackson Glozer '22 spent the fall 2021 semester on co-op with the electric vehicle company — the latest in a long line of full-time work experiences Photographic Sciences students have with industry titans.
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January 24, 2022
RIT photojournalism student wins silver in College Photographer of the Year competition
Ben Braun, a fourth-year photojournalism major from Needham, Mass., won silver for Multimedia: Individual Story in this year’s prestigious College Photographer of the Year competition.