News Stories
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September 9, 2024
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Interview with Trump's Biographer
The West Report speaks with David Cay Johnston, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, about double standards and money in politics.
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September 9, 2024
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Universitywide effort hopes to improve math readiness and success for incoming students
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. -
September 6, 2024
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New Office of Pre-Health Professions is a campuswide resource
The Office of Pre-Health Professions gives students interested in health professional careers, such as medical, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and vet school, a roadmap and road-side assistance.
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September 6, 2024
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Bridging finance and sustainability: RIT student interns at New York Climate Exchange
Chen, a Beta Gamma Sigma honoree this past April, has also earned the Saunders College of Business Women’s Alumnae Network, and Daniel D. Tessoni and Donald Margolis CPA endowed scholarships.
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September 6, 2024
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RIT well represented at 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival
RIT students, faculty, and staff will contribute music, dance, comedy, poetry, photojournalism, and more during the 13th annual Rochester Fringe Festival, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Sept. 21.
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September 6, 2024
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Stakeholders adapt to changing trends among Indian students
The Pie talks to Ashutosh Agarwal, associate director of South Asian Affairs, about the increase of Indian students choosing to study abroad, especially for those with interests in public health, STEM, and employability-focused programs.
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September 5, 2024
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RIT recommended for additional federal funding for stormwater debris interception
The new funds are on behalf of the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program’s $23 million investment to intercept and remove marine debris with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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September 5, 2024
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Massive data breach from April potentially exposes sensitive information of millions of Americans
Spectrum News interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about the scope of the National Public Data breach that exposed 2.9 billion personal records.
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September 4, 2024
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President Munson looks ahead to new academic year in State of the University address next week
Join President David Munson Thursday, Sept. 12, as he welcomes the RIT community back to campus and to the beginning of a new academic year.
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September 4, 2024
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10 things to do in Rochester before you die. Local author gives insight
Visiting the RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection is included in author Robin L. Flanigan's top 10 things to do in Rochester before you die. The library is widely considered one of the world's best collections of graphic communication history and practices.
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September 3, 2024
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Making Voting Easier for Disabled and Overseas Voters: Secure, Accessible Virtual Voting Infrastructure
Interactions talks to Justin Pelletier, director of the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute Cyber Range and Training Center, about voting systems that integrate confidentiality, integrity, and availability for voters who are disabled and overseas.
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September 3, 2024
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Mozaic Unveils Fully Inclusive Community Arts and Technology Center in Auburn
Fingerlakes1 highlights the opening of the newly renovated Center for Community Arts and Technology (CCAT) in Auburn, made possible through a partnership with RIT.
