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  • November 15, 2018

    Two artists, a man and a woman, admire artwork on the wall of the gallery.

    Art exhibitions connect deaf and hearing artistic communities

    “Cultivating Connections: Growing Communities in the Flower City” showcases artwork representing the local community. “6x6 Deaf Pride” features more than 100 artworks created by members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Both exhibits run through Dec. 15 at NTID’s Dyer Arts Center.

  • November 15, 2018

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    Podcast: Cartoonist in Residence Leigh Rubin 

    Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 3: Associate Professor of Comic Studies Dan Worden talks with RIT visiting cartoonist in residence, Leigh Rubin, the creator of Rubes, about his path from advertising arts major to internationally syndicated cartoonist.

  • November 13, 2018

    Outside view of Max Lowenthal Hall, the main building used for business classes.

    Saunders College online MBA among top in rankings

    Saunders College of Business is ranked eighth in Princeton Review’s “Top 25 Online MBA Programs for 2019.” Saunders College has earned Top 10 placements the past four years since the inception of the Princeton Review’s comprehensive rankings of online MBA program in 2015.

  • November 13, 2018

    A satellite image of Hurricane Sandy.

    RIT to assess hospitality industry contributions during disasters

    Tourist locations are hardest hit during natural disasters, but also provide significant resources during recovery efforts. A research group at RIT is measuring those efforts and the value of the contributions hotel and lodging sector personnel and facilities provide during times of crisis.

  • November 13, 2018

    Members of the cast practice a group dance, their arms linked together as they move around in a circle.

    RIT presents ‘Cabaret’ Nov. 30–Dec. 2

    The unique blend of deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students performing on stage together will guarantee theater-goers a one-of-a-kind experience at the debut of the Tony-award winning classic Cabaret at RIT.

  • November 12, 2018

    RIT researchers take a bite out of food waste

    The Golisano Institute for Sustainability is employing food waste treatment technology and equipment in its new food waste utilization testbed—the goal of which is to share results with businesses—by using excess food from RIT’s dining halls.

  • November 12, 2018

    Headshot of Donald J. Truesdale.

    Alumnus Donald J. Truesdale named chair of RIT Board of Trustees

    Truesdale, who has served on the RIT board since 2008, graduated from RIT in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and finance. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ardea Partners LLC and founder of Tru Consulting Services.

  • November 8, 2018

    On the left is a headshot of Matt Altobelli. On the right is the cover art for his book, which features the silhouette of a solider and a moon with dog tags hanging from it.

    Student Spotlight: Experiences with PTSD

    Meet Matt Altobelli, a third-year psychology student who is publishing a personal memoir about the struggles he has faced dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • November 8, 2018

    woman posing with prints of her photography.

    RIT helps veterans take their next step

    About 136 veterans are studying at RIT, and an additional 100 veteran family members are pursuing degrees here. RIT is annually recognized as a welcoming place for veterans.