News Stories
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May 9, 2017
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Two first to graduate from digital humanities program
Dillon Guscott and Everett Kline are the first to receive bachelor’s degrees in RIT’s new digital humanities and social sciences program. -
May 9, 2017
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Business programs noted for excellence
Eduniversal Masters Rankings 2017 cited six graduate business degree programs at RIT’s Saunders College of Business. The survey ranked the top universities within nine geographical zones. -
May 9, 2017
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RIT wins big in statewide Game Dev Challenge
RIT’s Center for MAGIC announced the winners of the first-ever New York State Game Development Challenge, with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and RIT President Bill Destler. Teams from RIT won first place in both the student and independent developer categories. -
May 8, 2017
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Grad aims to pave the way for more Native Americans pursuing STEM degrees
Hard work, engagement with his community and dedication to research have defined Brendan John’s time at RIT, and he is poised to take the next step in pursuing his dream of becoming a professor. -
May 6, 2017
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A decade of innovation, creativity engages thousands
The 10th Imagine RIT festival drew big crowds, despite cool and rainy weather. Tens of thousands came to experience nearly 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and mathematics, including student research projects and displays organized by campus clubs. -
May 5, 2017
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The show will go on at Imagine RIT
While organizers did decide to move the 10 a.m. opening ceremonies into Ingle Auditorium, forecasted rain won’t affect much else about tomorrow’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. The festival will go, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
May 4, 2017
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Experience virtual reality at Imagine RIT
A multidisciplinary team of RIT students and professors is collaborating on a high-quality camera system designed to produce spectacular 3D and 360-degree virtual reality footage that will “transport” Imagine RIT visitors to make-believe environments. -
May 4, 2017
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Students present VR horror game at Imagine RIT
Meet Jaben McCormack, a fifth-year computer science undergraduate student, and Sarathi Hansen, a computer science graduate student, who created a virtual reality horror game that will be on display at Imagine RIT. -
May 4, 2017
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Fram Award recognizes excellence at Imagine RIT
Two exhibition teams are being recognized as the 2017 Fram Award winners for applied critical thinking excellence during the Imagine RIT festival on Saturday. -
May 4, 2017
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RIT ranked No. 1 game design school on East Coast
Animation Career Review has named RIT the top game design school on the East Coast. RIT also ranked third on the list of Top 50 Game Design Schools in the U.S. -
May 4, 2017
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Saturday, May 6: Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival
The 10th annual Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival is set for 10 a.m.–5 p.m. May 6, rain or shine, on the RIT campus. -
May 4, 2017
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Saunders College hosts youth business competition
Saunders College of Business at RIT is hosting the ninth annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Saunders College Competition on Friday. Ninety-two semifinalists representing 35 states will be at RIT to present their business plans to a panel of judges.
