News Stories

Hosted by the Black Awareness Coordinating Committee (BACC), the event featured Minett Professor Sherry Tshibangu addressing the graduates during the ceremony, sharing that the graduates’ journeys were taken with exceptional courage, and that their legacy is one to be continued.

RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) and Saunders College of Business are collaborating on an accelerated pathway that provides an opportunity for a Master of Science degree in sustainable systems and a Master of Business Administration.

Students who started classes in 2020 didn't have the traditional transition from high school to college but learned to thrive during pandemic challenges.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global nearsightedness epidemic and its causes.

Two RIT students graduating next week continue their family legacies while pioneering unique paths in their fields.

Bloomberg highlights Amanda Bao, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, in a report about maintaining bridge safety and integrity.

The Science Times highlights the influential role of Tejas Padliya '16 (computer science) in leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare, combining technical expertise with a compassionate approach to improve patient outcomes, address societal challenges, and promote accessibility.

The Scholarly Kitchen speaks with Jordana Qi, access coordinator for Disability Services, about the need for accessibility in product design, particularly math software.

City Newspaper talks to NTID interpreters Kim Billyard and Terri Reisinger, Blake Nitko '14 (advertising and public relations), and Sara Blick-Nitko '17 (professional studies) about the pivotal role of performance interpreters in providing accessibility and inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community at local music festivals.

WOSU's All Sides with Anna Staver talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global nearsightedness epidemic and its causes.

The Rochester Business Journal talks to Michael Mior, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, about how AI can make employees more valuable.