News Stories

February 21, 2014

RIT Public Safety seeks re-accreditation

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators will arrive at RIT on March 23 to analyze all aspects of RIT Public Safety.
February 20, 2014

Engineering student builds his own cleanroom

A Q&A with Matthew Hartensveld, a first-year microelectronic engineering major who built his own cleanroom in his New Jersey home.
February 20, 2014

RIT Orchestra hosts ‘Kirill’s Koncert’ March 15

The kickoff to the RIT Orchestra 2014 spring season features a Russian-themed concert filled with music representing youth, struggle and renewal.
February 20, 2014

AT&T, RIT, partners launch Civic App Challenge

The AT&T Rochester Civic App Challenge is a two-month “virtual hackathon” in which developers can leverage open data to build smartphone apps that serve community needs.
February 18, 2014

Gallery hosts senior fine art photography show

The William Harris Gallery, formerly known as the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) gallery, presents “The State of Things” March 7 through 21.
February 17, 2014

RIT to address advancement for female faculty

Eight individuals received grants to support leadership and career development for female tenured and tenure track faculty.
February 17, 2014

Performing Artists Concert Series returns March 7

Operatic arias, duets, a little swing and a spoof of Julia Child are all part of the third installment of the Performing Artists Concert Series.
February 14, 2014

RIT celebrates National Engineers Week Feb. 16-22

Since 1951, the week has been observed by organizations to highlight contributions made by engineers and to emphasize the importance of STEM education and skills.
February 13, 2014

FreezeFest aims to chase away the winter blues

The fifth annual FreezeFest celebration takes place Feb. 21–23 with more than 30 events throughout the weekend, including a performance by comedian John Oliver.
February 13, 2014

Student helping to plan annual winter event

A Q&A with Sarah Niedzwiecki, fourth-year hospitality service management major and member of the College Activities Board.
February 13, 2014

Professor’s book named Gourmand awards finalist

Wine and Culture: Vineyard to Glass—co-edited by anthropology professor Robert Ulin—is a finalist for the distinguished Gourmand International World Cookbook Awards.
February 13, 2014

Students win national material handling contest

For the second year in a row, engineering students from RIT took top honors in the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education student design competition.