News Stories
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August 7, 2017
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Undergraduate student innovators unveil research at 26th annual symposium
More than 250 student projects, representing RIT’s nine colleges, were on display at the 26th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Aug. 4. Research proposals were featured in a series of oral and poster presentations throughout the day.
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August 7, 2017
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RIT well represented at Digital Rochester awards
The 2017 Greater Rochester Excellence and Achievements in Technology Awards, presented by Digital Rochester Inc., recognize the Greater Rochester community’s entrepreneurial spirit in technological achievement for advancing commerce and resource conservation. -
August 7, 2017
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Program offers hands-on learning for young students
Celebrating its 34th year, Kids on Campus is RIT’s largest and oldest summer camp program and provides custom-tailored instruction for enthusiastic learners in grades five through 12. -
August 3, 2017
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Experts discuss future of midsized ‘smart cities’
Forty researchers and practitioners from around the world came together at RIT to discuss the future of smart cities during the International Workshop on Urban Data Science. -
August 3, 2017
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Top stories for July 2017
News about RIT’s ranking in Money magazine’s “711 Best Colleges for Your Money” was the most read story last month. Check out all of July’s top stories. -
August 3, 2017
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A family first: Graduating from college
Over the past 10 years, more than 5,000 first-generation students have enrolled in RIT undergraduate programs. Many have found support in on-campus programs designed to extend opportunity and encourage the pursuit of higher education. -
August 3, 2017
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President’s successful past hints at RIT’s future
David Munson will build on his vision of producing graduates who lead lives of consequence and purpose. Hear more about President Munson’s vision during his address to the RIT community at 9 a.m. Friday in the Gordon Field House. -
August 3, 2017
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Celebrating 25 years of Formula Racing
RIT Formula Racing this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary of racing and providing hundreds of students over those years with automotive engineering skills, championship seasons, a pathway to careers and alumni network connections as intricate as a racecar engine. -
August 3, 2017
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Pre-vet program targets small, dedicated group
RIT students interested in veterinary school face a rigorous application process akin to the requirements of medical school. These students rely upon the Pre-Veterinary Advisory Program to help them pursue graduate education in animal medicine. -
August 3, 2017
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Biomedical sciences a pathway to medical careers
The biomedical sciences program is designed to give students a pathway for pursing clinical doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as graduate degrees in nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy and medical research. -
August 3, 2017
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Yin-yang partners in love and business
Michael Murphy and Sau Cheng are globe trotters, business partners and co-founders of Wonka Lab, which they refer to as “adventure networking.” -
August 3, 2017
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Alumnus bestrides the worlds of art and industry
Jeff Smith ’93 has made a successful career straddling the realms of art and industry. He is education program manager for Autodesk, the California-based software giant behind many of today’s most ubiquitous design platforms.
