News Stories

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.
November 23, 2015

QVI donates equipment to establish metrology lab

Quality Vision International recently donated three optical contact and laser measuring systems to RIT to establish a new Metrology Laboratory at the university.
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.