News
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May 17, 2023
RIT students awarded international fellowships and scholarships
Several RIT students from a variety of colleges and academic disciplines have been awarded prestigious international fellowships and scholarships.
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May 17, 2023
Alumna leads design of Adobe's new AI software
As artificial intelligence becomes a hot technology trend, Kelly Hurlburt '17 (new media design) ensured the creation and deployment of Adobe Firefly was done responsibly.
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May 16, 2023
Joshua Faber on surviving a school shooting
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Joshua Faber, head of the School of Mathematical Sciences.
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May 15, 2023
RIT mourns the loss of Trustee Emeritus Joseph M. Lobozzo II
Joseph M. Lobozzo II, a longtime supporter of RIT and the namesake of the university’s first multipurpose welcome center for alumni on campus, died May 12. He was 79.
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May 15, 2023
Rochester to partner with RIT on study of gang-related shootings
WXXI reports on a potential partnership between the city of Rochester and RIT to study data related to shootings.
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May 12, 2023
RIT grads told to hold on to hope and work hard to make it happen
A former top NASA administrator told graduates of RIT that their futures may seem as ambiguous as outer space. But by daring to do mighty things with hope instead of fear, untold possibilities will come into focus. Thomas Zurbuchen, astrophysicist and the longest continually serving associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate in NASA’s history, addressed the crowd during today's Academic Convocation ceremony in the Gordon Field House. More than 4,800 RIT graduates, including those attending RIT’s global campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo, were recognized.
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May 12, 2023
McChord named Outstanding Alumnus
RIT is honoring Austin McChord as Outstanding Alumnus for 2022-2023. The award, presented during Academic Convocation on May 12, is the highest honor the university can bestow upon alumni in recognition of professional accomplishments as well as service and generosity to the university.
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May 12, 2023
Remarks by 2023 Commencement keynote speaker Thomas Zurbuchen
Thomas Zurbuchen, astrophysicist and the longest continually serving associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate in NASA’s history, addressed the crowd at the Gordon Field House during RIT's annual commencement ceremony on May 12.
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May 12, 2023
President David Munson’s 2023 commencement address
RIT President David Munson addressed the crowd at the Gordon Field House during RIT's annual commencement ceremony on May 12.
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May 12, 2023
Student Government president’s 2023 commencement address
Student Government President Aditya Khanna addressed the crowd at the Gordon Field House during RIT's annual commencement ceremony on May 12.
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May 11, 2023
Women-owned Rochester startups addressing mental health, wellness needs in burgeoning market
The Rochester Business Journal features Keli DiRisio, assistant professor in the School of Design, and Nicole Trabold, research assistant professor in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, for their app, Base Campus, which helps students assess stress and provide resources.
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May 11, 2023
RIT Presidential Scholarship awarded to two Greece Olympia seniors who are a part of Liberty Partnerships Program
Two Greece Olympia Senior High School students, Kaiyu Kosanouvong and Amir Johnson, were awarded Presidential Scholarships through Rochester Institute of Technology. They both have also participated in Liberty Partnerships Program at RIT's K-12 University Center, since middle school, and will start at the university in the fall.