News Stories

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present “Textual Science and the Future of the Past,” an examination of spectral imaging used to restore illegible historical documents.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

Students work to ‘Greenovate’ communities

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute announced the awardees of its “Greenovate NYS” student competition. Teams designed solutions to environmental issues.
February 10, 2014

Former roommates help businesses save money

Two former RIT roommates have reunited to come up with a way to make waste save money for municipalities and businesses.
February 10, 2014

Engineering World Health CEO to visit RIT Feb. 12

Edward Hutton will be on campus Feb. 12 to talk about the role engineers play in supporting the health care and medical communities in the developing world.
February 10, 2014

RTS ‘Where’s My Bus?’ mobile app launched for RIT

Members of the RIT community can use their mobile phones to plan their trip or visually track the nearest Regional Transit Service bus to find out what time it will arrive.
February 10, 2014

Hundreds turn out at High Falls for RIT Big Shot

Snow and cold temperatures didn’t keep hundreds of people from descending on downtown Rochester to light up High Falls Sunday night and help make RIT's Big Shot a success.
February 7, 2014

Scientist takes novel look at the brain

The RIT College of Science Distinguished Speaker series continues with a scientist who applies network science to understanding the structure and function of the human brain.
February 7, 2014

Experimental performance to highlight salon series

The RIT community is invited to the next iteration of the Stan McKenzie Salon Series, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Liberal Arts Hall.
February 7, 2014

Student to participate in annual Big Shot event

A Q&A with Robert Deitchler, a fourth-year advertising photography major.
February 6, 2014

Legacy of slavery program at RIT Feb. 13

Sharon Morgan is a descendant of slaves; Thomas DeWolf is a descendant of slave owners. Both will be at RIT Feb. 13 for a book signing and discussion.