News Stories

May 7, 2015

Student credits hard work, support program for 4.0

Meet Alex Besen, a fourth-year biomedical sciences student and member of RIT’s Spectrum Support Program, which provides support for students with autism spectrum disorders.
May 7, 2015

RIT named one of the best online universities

TheBestSchools.org ranked RIT 11th in its annual list released this week of the 50 best online colleges.
May 6, 2015

RIT receives $495,608 federal grant

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability received the National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to help accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing.
May 6, 2015

Materials science program looks to the future

Experimental physicist Casey Miller, director of materials science and engineering, is tasked with reshaping the program to better meet student and industry needs.
May 6, 2015

Sound recognition system wins business competition

A team of NTID students developed Hz Innovations, a system to alert homeowners of important sounds in the home, and won the grand prize in “The Next Big Idea” competition.
May 6, 2015

Business students, alumni join learning marathon

Saunders College of Business is helping to educate children at Clara Barton School No. 2 about business, economics and free enterprise on Friday.
May 5, 2015

RIT honors Texas A&M vice chancellor

M. Katherine Banks, Texas A&M University System vice chancellor and dean of engineering, will receive the Kate Gleason Medal for Leadership in Engineering Education.
May 5, 2015

Learn about career opportunities in cybersecurity

To meet a growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, RIT and local lawmakers are co-hosting a panel discussion May 7 for those considering a career in computing security.
May 5, 2015

Nick Giordano elected Student Government president

Nick Giordano’s one-year term begins May 24, as he concludes a year in Student Government serving as director of student relations.
May 4, 2015

Multicultural Center honors its STARS

Members of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success at RIT recognized student, faculty and staff leaders on April 28 at the center’s annual “Celebration of STARS.”
May 4, 2015

Students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Four undergraduate students won awards from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program, one of the most prestigious undergraduate honors.
May 4, 2015

Researcher wins award to study irregular heartbeat

Behnaz Ghoraani and her research team are developing an algorithm to improve clinical intervention for atrial fibrillation.