News Stories
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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
![Drawing of RIT new building idea compared to actual campus.]()
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. -
August 6, 2018
![Mike Blain and his wife surrounded by RIT honors program students and Tamra Werner, director of alumni relations celebrating his birthday.]()
RIT Hillel founder leaves lasting impact
By 1954, Mike Blain ’57 (printing) had survived the Holocaust and the Korean War and wanted a college education. He finished at RIT in three years, worked as an associate editor for Reporter magazine and started RIT Hillel, the Jewish student group that continues 64 years later. -
August 6, 2018
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Transforming the landscape, transforming RIT
RIT’s history is fascinating and eclectic. Our university started with a progressive vision and uncommon ambition. What’s next? Together, we have many more chapters to write in the evolving RIT story. -
August 6, 2018
![Melanie and Steve Shapiro pose for a photo wearing sweatshirts with the logo of their newest company, Token, on the front of it.]()
Inventors develop ring to combat cyber threats
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs and RIT graduates Steve and Melanie Shapiro are celebrating the success of their third start-up, Token, an identity technology company that manufactures a biometric, encrypted ring with a fingerprint sensor with two-factor authentication. -
August 6, 2018
![A portrait photo of Robert McLaughlin standing in front of a glass wall reading "society of software engineers."]()
Software engineering projects build career
The Alex A. Kipman ’01 Endowment for the Department of Software Engineering helps students like Robert McLaughlin ’18 work on cutting-edge projects. McLaughlin is one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign.
