News Stories

February 5, 2015

NASA’s Charles Bolden Jr. to speak at commencement

Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden Jr., head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, will be the keynote speaker for RIT’s 130th commencement celebration May 22.
February 5, 2015

Carestream Health donates new ultrasound systems

Carestream is donating $1 million in new ultrasound systems to the diagnostic medical sonography program to help faculty provide a richer academic experience.
February 5, 2015

Students, community depict ancient story on film

In the first contemporary interpretation of the Iroquois creation story, students and alumni are working with community partners to combine live action with animation.
February 4, 2015

Graduates create award-winning math search engine

David Stalnaker and Nidhin Pattaniyil created the Tangent search engine, a first-of-its-kind tool that allows people to search documents using formulas and text.
February 4, 2015

RIT hosts GlobalFoundries director

Min-hwa Chi, senior fellow and director of advanced programs with GlobalFoundries will discuss the advances in integrated circuits on Feb. 6.
February 3, 2015

Graduation Fair set for Feb. 11

The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for “one-stop” shopping regarding details of RIT’s 130th Commencement Weekend.
February 3, 2015

Top stories and videos for January

News about RIT’s best value ranking and a video on what athletes do during break were among the most popular last month. Check out all of January’s top stories and videos.
February 2, 2015

Scientist works on artificial tissue development

Maria Helguera and colleagues from UR are looking to ultrasound technology to create blood vessels needed to nourish organs and tissues grown for reconstructive applications.
February 2, 2015

MAGIC Speaker Series welcomes Kotaku writer

Yannick LeJacq will explore what he believes is the misguided notion that video games need to become less violent during a lecture on Feb. 11.
February 2, 2015

‘How I Learned to Drive’ revs up at RIT

The production is part of a weeklong symposium on prevention and recovery from sexual harassment, abuse and assault.
January 30, 2015

Application for national photonics center advances

RIT is among the leaders of a consortium named as one of three finalists in the country competing for a multimillion-dollar federal investment in a regional photonics center.
January 26, 2015

NTID grads star in ASL version of ‘Let It Go’

A music video of Frozen’s “Let It Go” done in American Sign Language with an all-deaf cast and crew has generated more than 80,000 views since its premiere Sunday.