News Stories
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August 3, 2017
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Meet Nancy Munson
Nancy Munson, the wife of RIT’s 10th president, David Munson, is passionate about helping others. She hopes to volunteer in the health care field, working with families. She also is looking forward to spending time with RIT students. -
August 3, 2017
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Alumnus brings meaningful change to people’s lives
Darshan Hiranandani ’02, ’03, who built one of the world’s tallest residential buildings in Dubai, is focused on distributing clean, affordable and safe natural gas in India. -
August 3, 2017
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August 3, 2017
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Graduate finds strength through bodybuilding
Deaf bodybuilder and fitness writer Alexandra Dunek ’14 is sharing her story of struggle and triumph to help inspire others who may be going through trying times of their own. -
August 3, 2017
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Saunders honored for impact on student success
E. Philip Saunders has been named the recipient of RIT’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year in recognition for his outstanding leadership skills and impact on student success. -
August 3, 2017
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August 3, 2017
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Brooks Bower named Outstanding Alumnus of 2017
Brooks Bower ’74 will be honored for his ongoing support of the university with the Outstanding Alumnus of 2017 award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball on Oct. 13 during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. The award is the highest honor RIT can bestow upon an alumnus. -
August 2, 2017
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Book highlights deaf Americans in Civil War
Harry Lang, NTID professor emeritus, will host a discussion and book signing on Sept. 6 for his latest book, Fighting in the Shadows: The Untold Story of Deaf People in the Civil War. -
August 2, 2017
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RIT to co-host Replaying Japan conference
Scholars from around the world are coming to Rochester to better understand the origins and development of the Japanese gaming industry and its impact on worldwide culture. The Replaying Japan conference is hosted by The Strong museum and RIT. -
August 1, 2017
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Princeton Review names RIT among best colleges
The education-services company The Princeton Review features RIT in the just-published 2018 edition of its annual book The Best 382 Colleges. -
July 31, 2017
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Osher at RIT offers preview of fall classes
Classes in the arts, history, literature, music, sciences, writing and more are available for thinkers ages 50 and beyond at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT. A free preview session of fall courses will be held Aug. 14. -
July 31, 2017
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RIT co-hosts Light and Sound Interactive conference
The first-ever Light and Sound Interactive event, a three-day conference, expo and career fair focused on light- and sound-based technologies and their applications, will take place Sept. 12-14 in downtown Rochester. LSI is being hosted by RIT and the University of Rochester.
