News Stories

December 4, 2015

RIT Observatory open house focuses on Geminids

The RIT Observatory will host an open house during the Geminid meteor showers. The observatory will be open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 14, weather permitting.
December 4, 2015

‘Climate Change Curriculum’ tackles global issue

The Climate Change Curriculum at RIT, or 3C@RIT, recently won an $18,500 grant to establish a set of immersion courses and a minor available to all students.
December 3, 2015

Graduate student wins prestigious research award

Anthony Salmin, a graduate electrical engineering student, was presented the Gordon K. Moe Young Investigator Award for his work toward improving atrial fibrillation therapy.
December 3, 2015

RIT Tiger Tales builds confidence, professionalism

RIT Tiger Tales, the RIT chapter of Toastmasters International, was formed one year ago to help students, alumni, faculty and staff overcome a fear of public speaking.
December 3, 2015

Alumnus completes ASL typeface after 42 years

Peter A. Blacksberg ’75 (photography) became fascinated by fingerspelling as a student and spent the next 42 years crafting a modern typeface for American Sign Language.
December 2, 2015

RIT recognized as best online college in NYS

New rankings from OnlineColleges.net have named RIT’s online programs number one among the top 25 schools offering online programs in New York State.
December 2, 2015

Physics professor facilitates OSA incubator

Professor Mishkat Bhattacharya will co-host a meeting on levitated optomechanics at the Optics Society of America headquarters in Washington, D.C., today through Friday.
December 1, 2015

RIT receives funding for photonics workforce study

An NSF-funded study by RIT researchers of current practices in the photonics and optics industry will help educators better prepare students for jobs in the field.
November 24, 2015

University Gallery hosting Milton Glaser exhibit

The University Gallery at RIT is preparing to host Milton Glaser: Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive Nov. 30 through Feb. 26.
November 24, 2015

Women’s Council commemorates 60th anniversary

The Women’s Council of RIT is celebrating its 60th anniversary by establishing an emergency fund to help students who are caught in unexpected financial challenges.
November 23, 2015

Event to help consumers stay safe online on Dec. 8

"The Two Steps Ahead: Protect Your Digital Life" will be held on Dec. 8 as part of STOP. THINK. CONNECT., a national global cybersecurity awareness campaign.
November 23, 2015

Research awardees recognized at ceremony

11 projects recently awarded Connect grants from AdvanceRIT, a program to support female faculty's professional development, were honored at a reception on Oct. 29.