News Stories
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November 21, 2018
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Program helps students succeed in ‘historically difficult’ classes
RIT’s Supplemental Instruction program offers free sessions for students in historically difficult classes to study with other students outside of the classroom. The program recently became the first in the state to be certified by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction. -
November 21, 2018
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‘Business Insider’ praises RIT in new list for choosing the right college
A new list by Business Insider places RIT among some of the nation’s most well-respected universities. Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 19th on the publication’s list of “The 50 most underrated colleges in America.” -
November 20, 2018
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New program proves it’s never too late to graduate
Through a new program called the Completer Project, RIT is letting former students know that it’s never too late to come back and finish. -
November 20, 2018
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Artificial Intelligence - with a human touch
There is a growing group of RIT researchers working in a field broadly known as artificial intelligence, or AI. They are building increasingly complex algorithms—the rules that govern operating systems—so that machines can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. -
November 20, 2018
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MAGIC spells opportunity with new learning laboratory
RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios opened the doors to its new home this fall, inviting students, faculty and industry professionals to experience a digital media development and publishing learning laboratory never before seen in the Northeast. -
November 20, 2018
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Alumna finds perfect solution to wedding planning
Arielle Link ’13 used graphic design skills that she learned at RIT to create a wedding planner for the modern bride. -
November 20, 2018
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Main Street Arts becomes family affair
Bradley Butler ’10 MFA (fine arts studio) and Sarah Butler ’08 (graphic design) run Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, N.Y. -
November 20, 2018
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Liberal Arts alumnus promoted to four-star general
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons ’83 (criminal justice) took over U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base in August, becoming the first Army officer to lead the global combatant command. -
November 20, 2018
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Color scientist helps make top films look vibrant
For nearly 15 years, color scientist Joseph Slomka ’00 (information science), ’03 MS (color science) has helped shape the visual experience of moviegoers around the world. -
November 20, 2018
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MAGIC Spell Studios: Making new products
Taylor Thum is using her enthusiasm for live- action, virtual reality and 360- degree filmmaking—as well as the countless opportunities provided by MAGIC Spell Studios—to design and build a new platform for live-action storytelling. -
November 20, 2018
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MAGIC Spell Studios: Gaining exposure
Barrington Campbell loved playing video games as a child, but he didn’t think there would be a future as a professional in the game design industry. “I was wrong,” he said. -
November 20, 2018
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Design manager by day, air guitarist by night
Jason Farnan ’03 (graphic design) performs a rather unconventional instrument in front of thousands of people. Farnan, known on stage as Lt. Facemelter, is a decorated air guitarist.
