News Stories
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August 6, 2018
![Michael Oshetski sits with a student in front of a laptop smiling.]()
CEO of optics company senses bright future
Michael Oshetski ’03 was watching the sun rise from an airport in Hong Kong when he turned to his good friend and coworker, Atul Pradhan, and asked if he wanted to start a company. Eight years later, the company is a multimillion dollar business changing the way the world senses with light. -
August 6, 2018
![Emily Young poses in the doorway of a lounge in Max Lowenthall building.]()
Networking trips expose students to opportunities
Each spring, Saunders College of Business Honors students spend a week visiting companies in different cities. The trips are funded by RIT Trustee Charles Brown Jr. ’79 and his wife, Renee Brown, and are one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign. -
August 6, 2018
![Connor Draughn poses for a photo and smiles in front of a large world map.]()
Study abroad a highlight for hospitality student
Connor Draughn wanted to get out of his comfort zone and try something new, so the hospitality and tourism management major decided to spend a semester studying at RIT Croatia. Draughn is one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign. -
August 6, 2018
![A portrait photo of Brian Hall.]()
Brian Hall named RIT’s Outstanding Alumnus of 2018
Brian Hall ’78 (MBA) will be honored with the Outstanding Alumnus of 2018 award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball on Oct. 19 during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. The award is the highest honor RIT can bestow upon an alumnus. -
August 6, 2018
![An aerial view of RIT's entrance in 1966. Much of the landscape is barren because the construction was not yet finished.]()
Industrial design blitz celebrates anniversary
A century-old oak tree that majestically stood at RIT’s Henrietta campus entrance when the first students arrived will be incorporated into the 50th anniversary celebration as part of the T-Minus 151 industrial design project. -
August 6, 2018
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Campaign sets $1 billion blended goal
RIT has publicly launched a $1 billion campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history. Read about students are already benefiting. -
August 6, 2018
![A portrait of Don Figer. He is seated in a contemporary red chair and he is leaning on the arm of the chair.]()
RIT contributes to success of photonics initiative
RIT’s Future Photon Initiative is developing a system of quality-control protocols for a national photonics manufacturing hub located in Rochester. -
August 6, 2018
![The four women e-board members stand together in the stations broadcasting room.]()
WITR increases diversity
Members of WITR noticed something was missing last school year among its participants—women. After an effort to step up recruitment efforts to make sure everyone was given an opportunity to be part of the station, female membership has increased by 40 percent since 2017. -
August 6, 2018
![Shehzil Malik sits at her desk and poses for a photo. Her desk and wall are covered in colorful artwork.]()
Alumna creates feminist art and clothing line
Shehzil Malik ’14 (visual communication design) is a designer who has extensive experience as an advocate for social change. She believes in gender equality with every fiber of her being and hopes her work can help women around the world realize the power they have as individuals. -
August 6, 2018
![Madi Zhunussov discusses floor plans and designs with two representatives from the Coalition of NorthEast Association. They sit across from each other at a table with the designs covering the table top.]()
Students designing city’s future sustainably
A research and design collaborative between RIT architecture students and faculty with community partners in and around the city of Rochester is bringing new thinking to neighborhoods in need. -
August 6, 2018
![A black and white photo of the early stages of construction of the RIT Henrietta campus.]()
Celebrating 50 Years at the Henrietta campus
Before celebrating 50 years at the Henrietta campus this weekend, read about the history of RIT’s move from downtown Rochester. -
August 6, 2018
![A group of graduating students from Rochester Prep High School stand on a stage and hold up t-shirts from the colleges they have been accepted into for the fall.]()
RIT helps prep Rochester seniors for next step
The Rochester Prep High School graduating class of 25 students received 96 college acceptances, and 100 percent of these students will attend college in the fall--three of whom will attend RIT.
