News Stories

July 3, 2017

RIT launches Integrated Sciences Academy

The Integrated Sciences Academy in RIT’s College of Science will bring together researchers with different expertise to invent new ways to approach challenges facing a global society.
June 30, 2017

RIT celebrates manufacturing partnership

A group of industry leaders and RIT researchers detailed new trends in electronics manufacturing at the “Enabling the Digital World: The Future of Electronics and Manufacturing” conference. The event recognized the expansion of RIT’s partnership with ASM Assembly Systems.
June 29, 2017

Welcome, Dr. Munson!

The RIT community is invited to give a warm welcome to its 10th president, David C. Munson Jr., when he arrives on campus at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. He will be greeted by a welcome line that will extend along the walkway from the parking lot to his office in Eastman Hall.
June 28, 2017

NTID names Gary Behm interim associate VP

Gary Behm has been named interim associate vice president for academic affairs at NTID and will oversee NTID’s academic departments, curriculum, course scheduling, degree certification, communication services and assessment, and faculty/staff professional development.
June 26, 2017

RIT hosts summer undergraduate research programs

RIT leads universities in New York with seven federally funded summer research programs for undergraduate students. Eight to 10 students per program work with RIT researchers for 10 weeks. The newest Research Experience for Undergraduates program focuses on multimessenger astrophysics.
June 26, 2017

World Remanufacturing Conference convenes at RIT

Nearly 150 industry leaders from around the world gathered at RIT June 21-22 for the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, receiving the latest briefings on best practices, emerging trends and issues of critical importance to the manufacturing industry.
June 21, 2017

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An exhibition featuring a life-spanning selection of illustrations and paintings by wildlife artist Arthur Singer will adorn RIT’s University Gallery beginning in August. “Arthur Singer: The Wildlife Art of an American Master” showcases one of the world’s finest painters of birds and nature scenes.
June 20, 2017

Saunders College honors LiDestri CEO

Giovanni LiDestri, CEO of LiDestri Food and Drink, is the recipient of the 2017 Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award. He will be honored at an invitation-only luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club on June 28.
June 19, 2017

RIT earns several PRSA Rochester PRism awards

RIT’s Division of Marketing and Communications earned multiple awards at the 2017 PRism Awards ceremony, including five PRism statuettes in the advertorials, press kits, magazine, reputation/brand management and photography categories.
June 19, 2017

RIT joins health screening project for 3-year-olds

RIT and GROW Rochester have teamed up on a citywide project to help increase the number of 3-year-olds in the city receiving timely and necessary health and preventive services.
June 16, 2017

RIT honors entrepreneur Joseph M. Lobozzo II

Joseph M. Lobozzo II, founder of JML Optical Industries Inc., is the recipient of the 2017 NRS Award, the highest honor given by RIT’s Nathaniel Rochester Society. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the university’s advancement.
June 15, 2017

RIT among best online schools for grad degrees

RIT is one of the best schools in the nation for students pursuing an online graduate degree, according to Best Choice Schools, an independent online resource for prospective college students.