News Stories

November 23, 2015

Jerome Underwood named 2015-16 Minett Professor

Senior director of Youth Development and Family Services at Rochester City School District Jerome Underwood was named the 2015-2016 Frederick H. Minett Professor at RIT.
November 23, 2015

Galleries honoring the legacy of late professor

RIT is presenting an exhibition in tribute to the late Keith Howard, associate professor, in Bevier Gallery through Jan. 10, and at Gallery r Dec. 4 through Jan. 10.
November 20, 2015

Creating a game based on a 500-year-old painting

“The Garden,” a game created by RIT faculty and students and based on the famous painting “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” is in the prototype stage.
November 20, 2015

Next-generation infrared detectors win NSF funding

The National Science Foundation has awarded RIT nearly $2 million in second-phase funding to lead the development of infrared detectors grown on silicon wafers.
November 20, 2015

RIT hosts multiple discussions and events on race

In the wake of recent campus protests over how universities address diversity and inclusion, RIT hosted a week of conversations on the topic, some planned and some impromptu.
November 20, 2015

Rocky Horror cast member prepares for performance

Meet David Martellock, a third-year mechanical engineering student, who will take the stage as Brad Majors in RIT’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show.”
November 19, 2015

RIT-A.U.K Team Kosovo wins ‘Futsal’ tournament

Team Kosovo from RIT-A.U.K., RIT’s partnership with American University in Kosovo, have claimed victory in the European ‘Futsal’ Tournament after a 7-game winning streak.
November 19, 2015

RIT presence strong at Rochester Mini Maker Faire

RIT will display its innovative “maker” culture in the Rochester Mini Maker Faire this Saturday. More than 20 of the Faire’s 100+ exhibitors are affiliated with RIT.
November 18, 2015

RIT to offer human-centered computing degree

A new bachelor’s degree in human-centered computing at RIT will combine principles from computing, design and psychology to help students advance human technology interaction.
November 18, 2015

Osher at RIT previews winter term classes Dec. 10

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT will hold a preview session for its winter classes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10. Scholars age 50 and up are welcome to attend.
November 18, 2015

RIT recognized for number of physics graduates

RIT has been ranked 20th on the American Institute of Physics’ list of universities conferring the largest number of undergraduate physics degrees.
November 18, 2015

Nominations for public service award now accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the Four Presidents Distinguished Public Service Award which recognizes exemplary public service by a current faculty or staff member.