News Stories
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January 25, 2018
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Writing awards named for former Dean Mary Sullivan
Two awards for RIT students writing about issues relating to women and gender will be named after Mary C. Sullivan, a teacher and administrator at RIT for more than 33 years. -
January 25, 2018
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PhotoHistory/PhotoFuture conference at RIT
More than 70 scholars from the United States and nine other countries will showcase their latest research about the past, present and future of photography at the three-day conference in April. -
January 25, 2018
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Students test site operations skills at Raymond Corp.
Five graduate engineering students participated in an intensive, three-day work experience at the Raymond Corp. and were challenged to find ways to improve one of the company's manufacturing workflow processes. -
January 24, 2018
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The Wonderful World of Oz comes to RIT/NTID
The performing arts department at NTID presents The Wonderful World of Oz, April 19-22, with encore performances June 28-July 1 in celebration of NTID's 50th-anniversary reunion celebration. -
January 24, 2018
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RIT's FreezeFest celebrates the snow and cold
A performance by Joywave, snowboarding and ski course, escape rooms, grocery bingo, basketball and hockey games are some of the more than 20 events and activities planned for the ninth annual FreezeFest, Feb. 1-4.
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January 23, 2018
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RIT celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
Several hundred members of the RIT community gathered in Ingle Auditorium last Monday to celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. during the university's first Let Freedom Ring event. The celebration continues Thursday with RIT's Expressions of King's Legacy event. -
January 23, 2018
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RIT offers online program in product development
RIT is hosting a webinar on Feb. 13 detailing information about enrollment in the program for engineering and technical professionals. -
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.
