News Stories
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April 2, 2018
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RIT students take the plunge into the Tiger Tank
Five teams of student entrepreneurs at RIT will pitch their business ideas to a panel of Rochester-area investors on April 5 in hopes of launching their products or businesses. -
April 2, 2018
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RIT student competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
Sheldon Lewis, a second-year computer engineering technology major, will appear on the 2018 Jeopardy! College Championship round, airing on April 9. -
April 2, 2018
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Two comic creators to share inspirations
John Porcellino, author of From Lone Mountain, will do a reading and signing on April 10, and Caitlin Yarsky, artist for the Image Comics series Coyotes, will hold a discussion and signing on April 19. -
April 2, 2018
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RIT presents Cary Award to HP executive
RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences will present the Melbert B. Cary Jr. Award to Stephen Nigro, president of HP Inc.’s 3D printing business. The award is given to those who have distinguished themselves in the advancement of technology in graphic communications and related industries. -
March 30, 2018
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RIT to host networking event for area veterans
The program will feature networking opportunities and a keynote address from Chris Coker, owner of Suit Soldier, a company focused on helping veterans gain the skills they need to succeed in their lives after they leave service. -
March 30, 2018
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Hospitality programs move to Saunders College
The School of International Hospitality and Service Innovation will move from RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology to Saunders College of Business -
March 30, 2018
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Student earns national recognition for EMS service
Oren Cohn, RIT Ambulance chief of operations, was honored as EMS Provider of the Year by the National Collegiate EMS Foundation. Cohn was recognized for his leadership role with the all-volunteer campus ambulance team. -
March 29, 2018
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Student Spotlight: Studying abroad in Chile
Meet Luis Reyes-Umana, a fourth-year biomedical science major who traveled to Chile for the fall semester. From July to December, Reyes-Umana took classes and worked in local hospitals to get a taste of what international medicine is like. -
March 29, 2018
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Using cinema technology for space missions
RIT scientist Zoran Ninkov is developing and testing an astronomical imager inspired by an Oscar-award winning cinema projection system. The RIT astronomical imaging system is competing with other technologies for deployment on future NASA space missions for surveying star and galaxy clusters. -
March 29, 2018
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Creative Industry Day set for today
Companies in the creative industry from near and far have the opportunity to meet with RIT talent in a career fair setting. -
March 27, 2018
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Federal funding for REMADE Institute secured
Federal funding has been secured for the RIT-led coalition of leading national universities and companies forging new clean energy initiatives deemed critical to keeping U.S. manufacturing competitive. -
March 27, 2018
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National expert to address incivility and political dysfunction
Carolyn Lukensmeyer, executive director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, will give a talk on “Incivility and Political Dysfunction: What Can We Do About It?” as part of RIT’s Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty’s fifth annual symposium.
