News
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May 1, 2024
Students score with RIT Sports Network
Since 2002, more than 1,200 students have gained valuable experience creating a multimedia production ensemble with RIT Sports Network.
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April 30, 2024
Higher ed institutions seek student, community input on programs to match evolving workplace needs
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about ensuring students are ready to be productive the moment they join the workforce. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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April 30, 2024
Veteran Student Success lounge dedicated
An important space for RIT students who are military-affiliated, veterans, and their families, now has a name and a refresh thanks to benefactors who want to support members of the U.S. armed forces.
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April 30, 2024
Celebrating Filipino artists in Austin
To help draw attention to the thriving Filipino community in Austin, Texas, Joi Conti created a new magazine guide called TAYO NA: Austin Filipino Artists & Makers Guide in October 2023. -
April 30, 2024
Attorney finds her home in real estate law
As a child, Shakierah Smith loved watching Law & Order. Now a real estate associate, Smith says that her success was thanks to her support system and positive experiences at RIT.
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April 30, 2024
RIT to hold inaugural Latinx graduation
RIT will host its first Latinx graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the SHED. The event is a chance to honor and celebrate graduating Latinx students and is organized by RIT’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
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April 29, 2024
Students discover research opportunities on the path to graduation
Independent research projects can help cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Whether it’s late nights spent in a RIT lab or a field study in the mountains, research experiences can be a cutting-edge way for students to prepare for the future.
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April 29, 2024
RIT and UR partner on fast-track grad degrees in education and counseling
The Rochester Business Journal speaks with John Smithgall, assistant dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the positive impact this partnership will bring to students. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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April 29, 2024
RIT and UB School of Law announce 3+3 partnership
The Rochester Business Journal talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the unique program. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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April 29, 2024
Scientist’s RIT experience leads to career in revolutionary gene therapy research
From an early age, Allison Keeler always knew she wanted to be a scientist. As an adult, that dream has come true as she is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chan Medical School and the lead researcher in the Keeler Lab within the Horae Gene Therapy Center.
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April 26, 2024
RIT Ad/PR Majors Win Award at American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising District 2 Competition
Four advertising and public relations majors represented RIT in its debut at the annual American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Student Advertising District 2 Competition held April 20 in New York City. Recognized for skillfully answering the judges’ questions and leaving no question unanswered, the team won the “Best Q&A” award and placed fourth overall, beating out legacy participants.
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April 26, 2024
Color Chat: Disney’s Image and Color Engineer Molly Hill
postPerspective talks to Molly Hill '18 (motion picture science), '18 (film and animation), about her experience working as a senior image and color engineer at The Walt Disney Studios.