Irshad Altheimer has made a significant impact on both the RIT and greater Rochester communities during his 12 years teaching at the university.

Thanks to new technologies and training, the 43-member Public Safety department is now able to better manage the expansive campus and respond to the thousands of calls or safety checks they handle each year.

RIT is making strides to better prepare first-year students for math coursework through the implementation of a revamped math placement examination. The new exam helps determine areas of strength and those requiring additional attention, focusing on tackling individual students’ gaps in learning.