News
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February 23, 2023
How to make online life more pleasant
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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February 22, 2023
Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads
The Conversation highlights an essay by Michael Laver, professor in the Department of History, about the history of ashes in Christianity.
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February 20, 2023
How Embroidery, Piano, and French Lessons Made the First Computer Programmer
Essay by Corinna Schlombs, associate professor in the Department of History, published by Gizmodo.
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February 16, 2023
The debate over dangerousness
Rochester Beacon talks to Mike Green, visiting assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, about the dangerousness standard.
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February 16, 2023
Bad beliefs: Misinformation is factually wrong – but is it ethically wrong, too?
Essay by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of Philosophy, published by The Conversation.
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February 10, 2023
RIT-Rochester Prep High School Partnership gives students a preview of college
Plastic pollutants, the coronavirus, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the strength of nanowires, and why freshly cut grass smells the way it does—these are some of the topics students from Rochester Prep High School explored during a mentorship program with RIT faculty. They shared their projects and new perspectives during the RIT-Rochester Prep Capstone Showcase held Feb. 6 at RIT.
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February 6, 2023
Retrograde wins Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase
Retrograde, a classical rock band formed about a year and a half ago with five RIT students, won best performance and a $500 prize in this year’s Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase, held Friday night in Ingle Auditorium.
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February 3, 2023
RIT researchers discuss social impact of police body cameras
Spectrum News features an RIT panel on police body camera footage and talks to John McCluskey, professor of criminal justice, and student Peyton D'Anthony.
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February 1, 2023
RIT students to perform in Ovation on Friday
RIT students will have a chance to show their talents and compete for cash prizes during Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 in Ingle Auditorium in the Student Alumni Union
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February 1, 2023
Performing Arts Scholars hit new high
More students involved in performing arts are currently enrolled at RIT than ever before. This year’s class includes a record 482 new students who received Performing Arts Scholarships.
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February 1, 2023
International programs enhance education
Programs with RIT’s international campuses are helping to make well-rounded students. Six new scholarships being piloted this year will allow students from RIT’s main campus to travel to RIT Kosovo to explore the origin and resolution of armed conflict, reconstruction, and institution building at the end of wars.
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February 1, 2023
Finding a future profession
Fourth-year student Anna Pasquantonio has always loved National Geographic and has fond memories of collecting animal trading cards from the National Geographic Kids magazine. Pasquantonio’s summer 2022 internship experience at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., helped turn a life-long interest into a possible career.