News Stories
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January 22, 2018
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Student leaders from RIT's global campuses meet in Dubai
Student leaders from RIT's campuses in Rochester, Croatia, Kosovo and the United Arab Emirates met in Dubai during the holiday break to discuss their strengths and challenges and how they can better work collaboratively. -
January 22, 2018
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Comic artist explores 'Great Moments in Western Civilization'
Buffalo-based comics artist Caitlin Cass will share how she uses comics to question traditional historical narratives in a free talk Jan. 26 at RIT. -
January 21, 2018
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Renowned artist Wendell Castle dies at 85
Wendell Castle, treasured Artist in Residence at RIT and widely recognized as the 'father of the art furniture movement,' died in his Scottsville, N.Y., home on Jan. 20. He was 85 years old. -
January 18, 2018
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RIT offers new bachelor's degree in modern language
A new bachelor's degree in applied modern language and culture will be offered to students at RIT this fall that will provide advanced studies of languages and cultures that directly apply to the global workplace and economy. -
January 18, 2018
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RIT provost stepping down for a new opportunity
Jeremy Haefner is stepping down as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at RIT to become the provost and executive vice chancellor at University of Denver, effective July 15. -
January 17, 2018
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RIT launches MicroMasters in Design Thinking
Starting in April, learners can begin the RITx Design Thinking MicroMasters program offered on edX. Upon completing the MicroMasters program, learners can apply that credential toward earning an accelerated and reduced-cost master's degree in professional studies from RIT. -
January 16, 2018
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RIT bowler is among the best in the nation
Laura Branch, a member of RIT's bowling team, has been named a member of the United States Bowling Congress's Junior Team USA, a prestigious honor given to the top 12 male and female bowlers in the country who are under 21. -
January 16, 2018
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Historian studies polio consequences in France
Rebecca Scales, an associate professor of history, has received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support 12 months of full-time study about the effects of polio in France, from 1920 to 1980. -
January 16, 2018
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National Society of Black Engineers honors Reginald Rogers
Reginald Rogers, assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been awarded the Dr. Janice A. Lumpkin Educator of the Year award by the National Society of Black Engineers. -
January 16, 2018
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January 11, 2018
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Top RIT News stories and videos for 2017
What a year! RIT had some great news to share in 2017. Among the top stories are the $50 million gift from Austin McChord and the announcement of David Munson as RIT's 10th president. -
January 9, 2018
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RIT ranked among best online programs nationally
RIT has been recognized for offering some of the nation's best online programs. The 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released today, featured RIT on five of its lists.
