News Stories
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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
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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
![Members of the ROTC stand in a line and hold flags to honor those who have served.]()
Veterans Day Breakfast remembers those who serve
Hundreds of veterans, their families and friends attended the eight Annual RIT Veterans Day Breakfast today. -
November 12, 2018
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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
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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. -
November 7, 2018
![Nicholas Conn and Richard DeMartino hold up a two thousand dollar check; the first place prize for Tiger Tank.]()
Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure wins Tiger Tank
Postdoctoral fellow Nicholas Conn hopes to lower the hospital readmission rates of patients with congestive heart failure through a toilet-seat based cardiovascular monitoring system. -
November 7, 2018
![Rochester Global Connections logo with a bridge and a globe.]()
Host international students for 2018 Thanksgiving
Staff and faculty are invited to welcome an international student to Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22. -
November 6, 2018
![On the left, a portrait photo of Adam Kubert. On the right, a comic snippet of Spiderman using webs to swing from building to building with a text box which says "Anatomy of a Comic: The Art of Adam Kubert."]()
Exhibition explores Marvel Comics artist’s creative process
“Anatomy of a Comic,” will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Adam Kubert ’81 illustrated an entire issue of Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man No. 305. -
November 6, 2018
![Patricia Taboada-Serrano poses for a photo in front of a fume hood in a lab.]()
Faculty-researcher honored as Emerging Investigator
Patricia Taboada-Serrano, an associate professor of chemical engineering, was named a 2018 Emerging Investigator by the American Chemical Society for her work in developing water treatment technology through molecular engineering -
November 6, 2018
![Leigh Rubin holds up a sketch and smiles at the camera as students look on.]()
‘Rubes’ creator discusses the art of cartooning
RIT students this week are learning first-hand what it’s like to be a syndicated cartoonist, with Leigh Rubin, the creator of Rubes, as cartoonist-in-residence. -
November 5, 2018
![Logo for the Collegiate Pentesting Competition.]()
Colleges battle at national pentesting competition
Stanford University took home the top trophy in the 2018 National Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition, held Nov. 2–4 at RIT.
