News Stories
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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. -
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.
