News Stories

August 2, 2016

Metaproject connects students to industry

As it nears its seventh iteration, RIT’s Metaproject has demonstrated that education partnered with industry is a successful vehicle for fostering innovative thinking.
August 2, 2016

RIT ecosystem strengthened StrongArm

Sean Petterson and Justin Hillery thrived in RIT’s innovation ecosystem. They credit much of their success to what they learned at RIT.
August 2, 2016

We’ve got the next big idea

RIT’s innovation ecosystem has mushroomed over the past five years, with competitions, events and programs available to turn student ideas into companies.
August 1, 2016

Roadwork begins near campus

A state Department of Transportation project is designed to make safety improvements at the intersection of Jefferson Road, John Street and Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road.
July 28, 2016

Computer science program named among best in U.S.

For students completing a master’s degree in computer science, RIT is one of the top colleges in the nation, according to new rankings from GraduatePrograms.com.
July 26, 2016

Assistant professor wins award for research

Kristoffer Whitney, an assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology and Society, won the 2016 David Edge Prize from the Society for Social Studies of Science.
July 25, 2016

RIT to revitalize Cary Graphic Design Archive

The Henry Luce Foundation has awarded RIT a $280,000 grant to document, digitize and preserve the university’s Graphic Design Archive.
July 22, 2016

Grant assists postdoctoral deaf students

A nearly $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help advance research, teaching experiences and career prep for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
July 22, 2016

RIT VP elected chair of RDDC executive committee

Deborah Stendardi, vice president of government and community relations, has been elected chair of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation for 2016-2017.
July 20, 2016

Professor discusses dark matter research

Assistant professor Sukanya Chakrabarti presents “The Mystery of Dark Matter” on Aug. 5 at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, Calif.
July 20, 2016

RIT Press celebrates graphic designer Giusti

George Giusti: The Idea Is the Heart of the Matter, published by RIT Press, explores the life and achievements of the Italian-born and educated graphic designer.
July 20, 2016

RIT partners with National Taiwan University

The partnership provides students the opportunity to join graduate programs in NTU’s College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and RIT’s KGCOE.