News Stories
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August 19, 2024
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Refreshed residence halls ready for students
Students moving into RIT’s residence halls are being greeted by new improvements, ranging from carpeting, paint, chrome bathroom fixtures, convenient meeting spaces, and in some cases, even air conditioning.
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August 16, 2024
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Can AI help ease medicine’s empathy problem?
An essay co-authored by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by Stat.
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August 15, 2024
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RIT’s School of Film and Animation ranked among the top 25 American film schools
RIT’s School of Film and Animation (SOFA) has earned a spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s top film schools list. Ranking at number 25, this is the first time RIT has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s rankings.
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August 15, 2024
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RIT’s Army ROTC gets new commander
Michael Sim, an Army lieutenant colonel who was previously stationed in Ft. Drum in Watertown, N.Y., taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and most recently in Italy for NATO, has been selected to lead RIT’s Army ROTC program. -
August 14, 2024
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RIT receives $3 million grant to train grad students
The Rochester Beacon speaks to Jing Zhang, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, and Seth Hubbard, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about how the grant will better prepare master’s and doctoral students for the interdisciplinary talents required in semiconductor chip development.
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August 14, 2024
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Communication is competitive advantage
The Institute of Internal Communications podcast features Jennifer Sertl, adjunct faculty in the School of Individualized Study, about the crucial role authenticity plays in internal communication, especially in today's landscape shaped by generative AI.
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August 14, 2024
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Friendships fed by old-fashioned phone calls
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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August 14, 2024
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ROC the Pitch: Young entrepreneurs compete for $25,000
Fox Rochester speaks to Ebony Miller-Wesley, director of RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, about the contest.
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August 13, 2024
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How Dubai is tackling the challenges of autonomous vehicle development
Investment Monitor highlights how RIT Dubai is contributing to advancements in AV technology by providing cutting-edge facilities and a talented student pool for innovative testing and development at Dubai Silicon Oasis.
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August 13, 2024
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ROI in higher ed: How to get more bang for your college tuition buck
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Prabu David, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, about the increasing focus on return on investment in higher education, and how RIT enhances its value through experiential learning and interdisciplinary arts.
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August 13, 2024
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AI interview showcases a Syracuse start-up's breakthrough in sign language translation
WSTM-TV highlights the work of Nikolas Kelly ’20 (supply chain management) on his interpreting tool Sign-Speak.
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August 13, 2024
![Kyle Schulze, who graduated from RIT in May, hit his first buzzer in the American Ninja Warrior competition earlier this year.]()
RIT grad is on American Ninja Warrior Monday. Get to know Kyle Schulze
The Democrat and Chronicle features Kyle Schulze '24 (mechatronics engineering technology) ahead of his appearance on the American Ninja Warrior semifinals.
