News Stories
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April 29, 2024
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RIT and UB School of Law announce 3+3 partnership
The Rochester Business Journal talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the unique program. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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April 29, 2024
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Rain Bosworth studies how deaf children experience the world
ScienceNews talks to Rain Bosworth, associate professor in the Department of Liberal Studies, about her research.
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April 29, 2024
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86% of Great Lakes litter is plastic, a 20-year study shows. And the plastic is ‘just getting smaller and smaller.’
The Chicago Tribune highlights the microplastics research between RIT and University of Rochester. (This content may require a subscription to view).
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April 29, 2024
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Thousands attend Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival
WROC-TV talks to Jennifer Hinton, director of games industry relations at RIT's MAGIC Center, about the students and creators who make Imagine RIT a success.
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April 29, 2024
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‘Imagine RIT’ festival showcases students’ creativity, innovation
WHEC-TV highlights the innovation on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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April 26, 2024
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Color Chat: Disney’s Image and Color Engineer Molly Hill
postPerspective talks to Molly Hill '18 (motion picture science), '18 (film and animation), about her experience working as a senior image and color engineer at The Walt Disney Studios.
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April 26, 2024
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Showcasing creativity and innovation at Imagine RIT
13WHAM/Fox Rochester previews Imagine RIT in eight segments.
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April 26, 2024
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Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend
Spectrum News showcases exhibits appearing at Imagine RIT.
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April 26, 2024
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‘I’m hoping this makes a difference in little kids:’ Imagine RIT is this Saturday
WROC-TV highlights exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT.
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April 25, 2024
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Imagine RIT returns Saturday with over 400 student exhibits
WHEC-TV showcases Imagine RIT, spotlighting diverse exhibits including those based on virtual reality, glass blowing, and astronomy.
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April 24, 2024
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RIT President David Munson to step down in 2025
Spectrum News features David Munson's retirement plans for 2025, emphasizing his impact on RIT's growth in enrollment, research funding, and global presence. -
April 24, 2024
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Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
The Conversation talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global rise of myopia and its causes, including increased screen time and reduced outdoor exposure.
