University News
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April 17, 2026
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on Saturday features more than 450 exhibits, including electric vehicles, AI robots, and assistive technology.
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April 10, 2026
Benjamin Brundage, a fourth-year computer science student, made front-page news for helping take down one of the most powerful cyberweapons ever assembled. And he’s been running his own startup at the same time.
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April 6, 2026
The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are well equipped to document their journey around the moon because of training from Katrina Willoughby ’04 and Paul Reichert ’01. The flight operations imagery instructors gave the astronauts training for about two years before the launch on April 1.
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March 25, 2026
The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for specialized study in areas like agentic AI and robotics.
Latest News
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April 24, 2026
‘Variety’ recognizes RIT as one of the top innovative film schools in the country
RIT’s School of Film and Animation has been continuously recognized as being among the best film and animation schools in the country. The latest recognition comes from Variety magazine’s 2026 Education Impact Report.
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April 23, 2026
Internship success leads to a career at Duolingo
TJ Hampton believes that design is a language of accessibility that allows him to better communicate and understand information, and he’s eager to channel that belief into his work at Duolingo.
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April 23, 2026
Graduating student credits leadership roles for future success
Makaela Kirish is not only looking forward to an engineering career, but she is also reflecting on her past five years at RIT with her friends, a variety of experiences, and the leadership skills she has gained.
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April 23, 2026
From RIT to Fiji—RIT senior joins the Peace Corps
Jillian Antol, a double major in global public health and criminal justice, is postponing law school for the Peace Corps.
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April 23, 2026
NTID student Blake Culley finds their calling in Deaf education
After graduation in May, Blake Culley will continue their work inspiring students as a bilingual language arts teacher.
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April 22, 2026
Freshman Imaging Project brings historic artifacts to new dimension
First-year imaging science and motion picture science students receive immediate hands-on, collaborative experiences as they start their college careers through the Freshman Imaging Project.
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April 20, 2026
RIT welcomes UPWARDS partners from U.S. and Japanese universities
Each year, representatives from six U.S. and five Japanese universities meet regularly to discuss curriculum projects, research developments, and collaborations among partners to advance the next generation workforce for the semiconductor industry.
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April 17, 2026
Biomedical sciences student wins Community Health Gap Year Fellowship in Alabama
A prestigious fellowship will deepen biomedical sciences student Elena Fuentes Solano’s understanding of the needs facing rural communities and help prepare her for a career in medicine.
The Conversation
RIT has a partnership with The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good.
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April 20, 2026
Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75 year trend
The Conversation features an analysis from Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, examining Congress’ limited oversight of U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting historical patterns of presidential power in war-making.
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April 14, 2026
Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection
The Conversation features research from Panteha Torabian, biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. student, examining how certain antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release particles that may increase inflammation, with implications for treating severe infections.
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April 13, 2026
Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission
The Conversation publishes a column by Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, exploring how astronaut photography from the Artemis II mission highlights the importance of human perspective in an era of AI-generated images.
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April 2, 2026
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
The Conversation features an essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, discussing historical proposals to use nuclear explosives to build canals and their broader technological and environmental implications.
Campus Spotlight
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Photo Gallery
April 13, 2026
Photo by Elizabeth Lamark
The RIT Performing Arts Center saw a full house of 750 audience members for its inaugural performance on April 10. The cabaret-style show featured 11 student acts of music, dance, and theater.
Intersections Podcast
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Media Coverage
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April 24, 2026
Imagine RIT returns with hands-on innovation, accessible tech in spotlight
WROC-TV spotlights Imagine RIT, featuring student projects and the return of the annual festival showcasing technology, creativity, and global collaboration.
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April 24, 2026
Revolutionizing tech at Imagine RIT
WHAM-TV previews Imagine RIT, highlighting student-created projects and innovations across AI, robotics, gaming, and engineering ahead of the campus-wide festival.
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April 24, 2026
Students speak about projects with AI, virtual reality, and more ahead of Imagine RIT
WHEC-TV previews Imagine RIT, featuring remarks from Lisa Stein, festival director, about the annual event showcasing student innovation across AI, robotics, gaming, and more.
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April 24, 2026
Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend
Spectrum News highlights Imagine RIT, focusing on the interactive exhibits and student-driven innovations in areas like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and design.
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