News Stories

September 1, 2016

RIT wins grant to help develop new antibiotics

Andre Hudson has received a federal award for research that could help in the battle to develop new drugs to combat the rise in the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
September 1, 2016

Saunders College names new program director

Michael Palanski has been named undergraduate program director of the management and international business program.
August 31, 2016

RIT welcomes deaf and hearing Israeli performers

The Ebisu Sign Language Theatre Laboratory will perform at RIT on Sept. 28. The group employs a combination of Israeli Sign Language, expressive gestures and physical theatre.
August 31, 2016

Zoologist to discuss diversity and conservation

Environmental advocate Drew Lanham presents “The Uncomfortable Elephant Bird of Color in the Room—Addressing the Coming Changes in Conservation” on Sept. 27.
August 31, 2016

RIT names new Air Force ROTC leader

Lt. Col. Dizzy Murphy has been named commander of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 538 at RIT.
August 30, 2016

Princeton Review names RIT among best colleges

The education-services company The Princeton Review features RIT in the just-published 2017 edition of its annual book, The Best 381 Colleges.
August 29, 2016

RIT to publish video game on Xbox One platform

RIT will become the first university to publish a video game on the Xbox One gaming platform when Hack, Slash & Backstab is officially launched on Wednesday.
August 26, 2016

Top RIT News stories and videos from summer 2016

Welcome back to RIT! While many students, faculty and staff were away during the summer months, much was happening on campus. Here are some stories you may have missed.
August 26, 2016

RIT hosts webinar on engineering programs Sept. 20

Webinar participants will learn about part-time programs in product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
August 26, 2016

Student finds community through RIT a cappella

Meet Kevin Wiesinger, a third-year management information systems major and a member of Proof of Purchase, one of RIT’s seven a cappella groups.
August 25, 2016

Book offers strategies for nonprofit governance

Going for Impact, by Saunders College of Business Professor Emeritus Eugene Fram, is a strategic resource for new and experienced executive leaders.
August 23, 2016

RIT partners with Genesee Country Village & Museum

Officials from RIT and the Genesee Country Village & Museum signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate to develop and implement mutually-beneficial projects.