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July 19, 2024
NYSP2I selects 10 awardees for 2024-2025 Community Grants Program
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced selections for its 2024-2025 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state.
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July 18, 2024
RIT names two new members to its board of trustees
RIT has appointed two new members to its board of trustees. Jon Budington and Nick Schneider will each serve four-year terms on the board.
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July 17, 2024
RIT Alumnus behind historic Trump Rally photo
WROC-TV talks to Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) about the viral photo he took at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
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July 17, 2024
Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
The Associated Press talks to RIT President David Munson about the inclusion of a piece of history, a massive pipe organ, in RIT's new performing arts center.
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July 17, 2024
RIT grad snaps iconic photos
WXXI talks to Jenn Poggi, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) about his iconic photo of Donald Trump.
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July 17, 2024
18 Artists to Star at New J.F.K. Terminal
The New York Times highlights 18 artists, including Charles Gaines ’67 MFA (art and design), who will have work displayed at JFK's Terminal 6.
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July 17, 2024
The New Home of the L.A. Clippers Is a Hot Ticket for Art
The New York Times highlights an art installation that includes artist Charles Gaines ’67 MFA (art and design), at the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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July 17, 2024
RIT alum captures historic photo after Trump assassination attempt
WHAM-TV talks to Jenn Poggi, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about the iconic photo Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) took of Donald Trump.
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July 15, 2024
RCSD students showcase microchip projects at RIT's summer camp
WHAM-TV features students from the Rochester City School District as they gain hands-on experience at Chip Experience immersion.
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July 15, 2024
High school students discover the big impact of tiny microchips during Chip Experience
The immersion, which allowed students to create their own microchip projects, provided full tuition for the week, a $500 stipend per student, housing, meals, and transportation.
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July 12, 2024
Exploding Kittens game created by RIT alumnus debuts on Netflix
Exploding Kittens, the animated series based on the game, premiered on Netflix July 12. The nine-episode first season brings characters from the game to life and introduces new ones. It also coincides with updates to the Netflix Exploding Kittens mobile game and new show-adapted merchandise.
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July 11, 2024
My Phone Was Cloned
AARP interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about how to prevent criminals from taking over your phone and draining bank accounts. (This content may require a subscription to view.)