News Stories
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May 6, 2024
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RIT to offer new pathway for earning MS degree in sustainable systems and MBA
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.
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May 3, 2024
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Resilient students make up class of 2024
Students who started classes in 2020 didn't have the traditional transition from high school to college but learned to thrive during pandemic challenges.
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May 3, 2024
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More time indoors may be causing nearsightedness, now at epidemic levels
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global nearsightedness epidemic and its causes.
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May 3, 2024
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Two graduates bring new meaning to legacy family
Two RIT students graduating next week continue their family legacies while pioneering unique paths in their fields.
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May 3, 2024
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Tiger Love: Couple finds love and community far from home
Karuna Mukherjea and Deepak Sharma came from far away to attend RIT. The couple believes it was destiny that brought them together. Both from India, they found a welcoming university and community on campus. -
May 2, 2024
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Where Are America’s Most Vulnerable Bridges?
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.
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May 2, 2024
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Harnessing AI for Health: A Closer Look at Tejas Padliya's Innovative Journey
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.
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May 2, 2024
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Ask the Community: What Do Campus Disability Services Staff Most Want Publishers to Know?
The Scholarly Kitchen speaks with Jordana Qi, access coordinator for Disability Services, about the need for accessibility in product design, particularly math software.
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May 2, 2024
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Telltale signs
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.
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May 2, 2024
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Wellness Wednesday: Raising awareness about the importance of organ donation
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.
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May 2, 2024
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Leveraging AI in the workplace and education brings both pros and cons
The Rochester Business Journal talks to Michael Mior, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, about how AI can make employees more valuable.
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May 2, 2024
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The Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship established at RIT
RIT has announced the establishment of the Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship, which will provide financial support to RIT students pursuing studies in STEM disciplines—particularly those who graduated from private elementary schools in the city of Rochester, N.Y.
