Today’s Top Stories

New gravitational waves validate discovery
Gravitational waves from a second pair of colliding black holes has validated the landmark discovery from earlier this year that confirmed Einstein’s general theory of relativity. RIT scientists contributed to the initial breakthrough and to the second discovery, which was announced Wednesday.
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Smaller stars pack big X-ray punch
A study led by RIT astronomer Joel Kastner shows that young stars much less massive than the sun can unleash a torrent of X-ray radiation that can significantly shorten the lifetime of planet-forming disks surrounding these stars.
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Osher at RIT offers summer classes
Thinkers age 50 and older will be able to explore a number of fascinating programs for a discounted rate this summer at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Global News

RIT Dubai student wins first prize in competition
An undergraduate business student from RIT’s global campus, RIT Dubai, competed against 724 international teams from more than 100 universities to win first prize in the X-Culture project.
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RIT in the News

Democrat and Chronicle
RIT gravity wave predictions further confirmed
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NBC.com
It Wasn't a Fluke - Scientists See Black Holes Collide Again
Richard O'Shaughnessy, assistant professor in School of Mathematical Sciences, and John Whelan, associate professor in School of Mathematical Sciences, quoted more »

Christian Science Monitor
Second gravitational wave discovery heralds 'astronomy of the 21st century'
Carlos Lousto, professor in School of Mathematical Sciences, quoted more »

Rochester Business Journal
New media and technologies experts coming to RIT
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey has loaded 2016-17 schedule
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Democrat and Chronicle
Local startups show off their products at HTR event
Venture Creations mentioned more »

Henrietta Post
RIT's Osher to offer discounted summer courses for ages 50 and older
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