News Stories

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

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

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

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.
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

Sandra Johnson named senior VP for Student Affairs

Sandra S. Johnson has been named RIT’s new senior vice president for student affairs. Johnson, chosen after a nationwide search, is expected to begin her new role July 1.
February 12, 2014

Lazarus Project director to speak Feb. 20

Gregory Heyworth will present “Textual Science and the Future of the Past,” an examination of spectral imaging used to restore illegible historical documents.
February 12, 2014

RIT creates Center for the Study of Statesmanship

A $250,000 gift from former Board of Trustees member Kraig Kayser helped establish the Center for the Study of Statesmanship, Law and Liberty in the College of Liberal Arts.