News Stories
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January 15, 2019
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RIT’s online programs ranked among best in nation
The 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released today, featured RIT on its lists for business, computing, engineering and undergraduate online education.
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January 15, 2019
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'Bandersnatch' Was a Hit Made by Humans. The Sequels Could Be Made by A.I.
Inverse talks to David Schwartz, associate professor and director, School of Interactive Games and Media, about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, a choose-your-own-adventure movie.
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January 14, 2019
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Connections: Understanding new technologies and concerns about privacy
WXXI's "Connections" program features Stephen Jacobs, professor of interactive games and media, and Larry Torcello, associate professor, Department of Philosophy.
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January 14, 2019
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RIT hosts Let Freedom Ring event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The RIT community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its second annual Let Freedom Ring event, featuring music, dance and excerpts from some of King’s most notable speeches. Performers include the RIT/NTID Dance Company, the RIT String Quartet and keynote speaker Greg Pollock ’12.
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January 12, 2019
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Ed Vidler, the face of Vidler's 5 & 10 store in East Aurora, dies at 90
The Buffalo Post features an obituary for Ed Vidler '50 (business administration).
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January 12, 2019
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Many Voices, Many Visions, "Douglass Legacy, Mt. Hope Cemetery"
WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" segment features Richard Newman, professor of history, and Olivia Kim, adjunct professor, School of Art and Design, talking about the life of Frederick Douglass.
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January 12, 2019
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Game Development's Next Hub: Rochester, NY?
GameDaily.biz features RIT, including the MAGIC Center and Rob Mostyn, Digital Games Hub Coordinator.
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January 10, 2019
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Performers announced for Expressions of King’s Legacy
The program for RIT’s 37th annual Expressions of King’s Legacy event includes viral female tap dance band Syncopated Ladies and accomplished opera singer Kiersten Piper Brown. They will perform ahead of keynote speaker and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer.
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January 10, 2019
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United States Economy: Beguilingly Calm Period Before Proverbial Storm?
The Globe Post features a guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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January 9, 2019
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Astrophysicist confirms theory about dying stars
A revolutionary technique developed by NTID astrophysicist Jason Nordhaus could allow for a better understanding of the fates of solar systems when their stars cease to shine.
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January 9, 2019
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RIT Upgrades Productions With Panasonic UC3000 4K/HD Cams
SVG News features upgrades to University Production Services equipment.
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January 9, 2019
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RIT's Brown and Valenzuela close in on Century Club
The Democrat and Chronicle features senior forwards Erik Brown and Gabe Valenzuela of the RIT men's hockey team.
