News by Topic: Gifts
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April 8, 2015
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RIT, Gleason Works begin new research partnership
The partnership will further advance manufacturing, materials science and product development. -
February 6, 2015
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RIT receives donation of print software solutions
CHROMiX Inc. and HutchColor LLC have donated licenses for two software packages to the School of Media Sciences. -
February 5, 2015
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Carestream Health donates new ultrasound systems
Carestream is donating $1 million in new ultrasound systems to the diagnostic medical sonography program to help faculty provide a richer academic experience. -
November 6, 2014
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College of Science seeks to launch $1M endowment
The Fred L. Emerson Foundation has offered a $250,000 challenge grant contingent upon RIT raising the remaining $750,000. The fund would support undergraduate research. -
September 24, 2014
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RIT unveils the ‘Classroom as a Learning Tool’
Steelcase Education, a company focused on creating effective, inspiring learning spaces, renovated a classroom in Eastman Hall. -
September 19, 2014
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Gene Polisseni Center opens with a roar
RIT alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community got their first look at the Tigers’ new $38 million den Thursday during a dedication ceremony.
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August 22, 2014
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Rochester Prep Charter High School opens Monday
Rochester Prep Charter High School, a new school developed in partnership between Uncommon Schools and RIT, will launch with 45 ninth-graders and 10 faculty and staff. -
July 8, 2014
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Destler and Johnson pledge $1M to City Scholars
RIT President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson continue funding for the program, which provides free tuition to RIT for eligible city students. -
May 13, 2014
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Business student named Outstanding Senior
Hannah Miller will receive the 2014 RIT Outstanding Female Senior Award, given to a senior who demonstrates academic success in the face of personal challenges. -
March 6, 2014
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RIT launches free and open source software program
The FOSS program is the nation’s first interdisciplinary minor in free and open source software and free culture. -
February 28, 2014
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Former philosophy professor to donate $300,000
Professor Emeritus Dane Gordon and his wife, Judith, have committed $300,000 in their estate plans to create The Dane R. Gordon Endowed Fund for Philosophy Student Success. -
February 12, 2014
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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.
