News Stories
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April 9, 2018
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Symposium highlights international experiences
The fourth annual Global Learning Symposium highlighted RIT students’ study, research and work abroad achievements throughout the academic year. -
April 9, 2018
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ThermApparel partners with MS Foundation
ThermApparel, a company in RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator, is partnering with The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to provide its lightweight cooling vests free of charge to people living with multiple sclerosis who meet certain income requirements. Read more and watch a video. -
April 6, 2018
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RIT announces public service award winners
Twyla Cummings, dean of Graduate Education, and Claire Finnerty, a fourth-year biomedical sciences and public policy dual major, will receive this year’s Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards. -
April 6, 2018
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RIT hosts information session for adult learners
The session is helpful to adults who are looking to update professional skills, complete a graduate or undergraduate college degree part time, or change career paths. -
April 5, 2018
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Student Spotlight: Smart apparel helps those with autism
Meet James McGee and Kerri Zalba, two members of a student start-up company that uses wearable technology to help children on the autism spectrum. -
April 5, 2018
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‘Cool’ alumni start-up featured in ‘Inc.’
Gaia, a company founded by RIT alumni, was featured in an Inc. article listing the top eight “Coolest College Startups” as named by the Student Startup Madness competition at South by Southwest. This company is almost entirely run by RIT students and alumni. -
April 3, 2018
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RIT holds data hackathon April 13-15
DataFest, a national event sponsored by the American Statistical Association, will take place at RIT from April 13 to 15. Student teams will have 48 hours to mine a complex data set pertaining to a real-world problem, then find the best solution. -
April 3, 2018
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RIT hosts annual Spring Juggle-In on Saturday
One of the longest running juggling festivals in North America, the RIT Spring Juggle-In celebrates its 41st year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 7 with more than 500 attendees expected on RIT campus. -
April 3, 2018
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Michael Laver receives ACE Fellowship
Michael Laver, chair of the Department of History at RIT, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Council on Education. The program identifies and prepares faculty and staff for senior positions in college and university administration. -
April 3, 2018
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Deadline approaching to buy RIT Alumni House bricks
RIT alumni can purchase bricks to be installed in the garden walkway of the new Lobozzo Alumni House, which is opening on campus this summer. -
April 3, 2018
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2018 Imagine RIT set for April 28
Kick off the beloved Rochester festival season in the best way imaginable. Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival returns on April 28. -
April 2, 2018
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Top stories and videos for March
News about RIT’s ranking among best graduate schools was among most popular last month. Check out all of March’s top stories.
