News by Topic: Partnerships

Cooperation brings out the best in us, and that’s no different at the university level. RIT is proud to partner with multiple companies and fellow universities to find novel breakthroughs in technology and create exciting new experiences for students.

  • October 25, 2018

    One woman on the right adjusts augmented reality glasses on another woman who is wearing them on the left.

    NTID to explore augmented reality technology

    Using augmented reality to make STEM content more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in live presentation settings is the goal of a $258,000 grant from the National Science Foundation awarded to NTID.

  • October 24, 2018

    Two students and two faculty members working on this project pose for a photo in front of their lab bench, which is covered in different tools and models.

    Researchers improve upon stethoscope design

    Researchers at RIT and URMC developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump.

  • October 23, 2018

    Side profile of Enid Cardinal speaking at the front of a room.

    RIT to receive $1 million for clean energy project

    RIT has won $1 million as part of the Energy to Lead Competition, which challenges New York colleges and universities to develop plans for local clean energy projects on campus and in their communities as the state seeks innovative solutions to combat climate change.

  • October 16, 2018

    Two women and three men pose for a photo holding the Century Award trophy.

    Tigers set records at United Way Golf Tournament

    The annual RIT United Way Golf Tournament raised a record $12,000 for the Greater Rochester United Way Community Fund. The event also featured the most teams (40) and sponsors (18) in the tournament’s history.

  • October 15, 2018

    An aerial view of students interacting with employer booths at the career fair.

    RIT/NTID hosts Career Fair

    Representatives from more than 50 local and national corporations, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to diversify their workforce will meet with hundreds of deaf and hard-of-hearing students—who are also prospective employees—at the 18th annual Career Fair on Oct. 17.

  • October 3, 2018

    Monet's "Waterloo Bridge" painting with the words "Monet's Waterloo Bridge Vision and Process" overlaying the image at the top.

    RIT Press, Memorial Art Gallery explore Monet

    Impressionist painter Claude Monet created more than 40 versions of London’s Waterloo Bridge. His artistic vision and creative process are put under the microscope in a new scholarly catalogue by RIT Press that serves as a companion to a new exhibition at Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery.

  • October 3, 2018

    Logo for Measure Up Finger Lakes.

    NYSP2I joins regional businesses in new initiative

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is sponsoring an effort by regional business and community leaders to help companies establish best practices when it comes to workforce operations, community impact and environmental stewardship.

  • September 30, 2018

    Old Fort Niagara tower with canons and actors dressed in historic clothing in foreground, image taken at night

    Big Shot illuminates Old Fort Niagara

    Approximately 825 people came out to Old Fort Niagara on Saturday night, helping make RIT’s 33rd Big Shot photograph a picturesque success.

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