University News
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June 18, 2026
The $24 million gift supports several strategic priorities, including the creation of a Harris-Pratt Directorship for the university's new artificial intelligence institute expected to launch in early 2027, expanded scholarship support, and strengthened endowments for three distinguished professorships.
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June 4, 2026
Imaging science Professor Anthony Vodacek will be making another trip to Africa, conducting research through the Africa Regional Research Program as a Fulbright Scholar.
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May 5, 2026
Graduates from RIT's Class of 2026 share what's next for them. From jobs with national and global companies to prestigious graduate programs and life-changing careers, these students have amazing futures ahead.
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April 25, 2026
Robots, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what visitors experienced at the 2026 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 25.
Latest News
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July 1, 2026
RIT appoints three alumni to Board of Trustees
Rochester Institute of Technology has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, adding to its roster of leaders experienced in technology, business, accessibility, and engineering. -
June 30, 2026
RIT mechanical engineering graduate made career connections through K-12 University Center
RIT alumna Julia O’Gorman will relocate to the Atlanta area to start her new job at Robins Air Force Base. -
June 26, 2026
Baseball provides the spark for RIT alum’s finance career
RIT applied statistics grad David Foy '89 turned a childhood knack for numbers into a finance career that's reached the top financial seat at GEICO.
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June 26, 2026
RIT historians elevate local LGBTQ+ history in a new exhibit
Using never-before-shared archival documents, photographs, videos, and oral history interviews, the exhibition at George Eastman Museum explores how Kodak's Lambda members changed corporate culture and benefit policies to be more inclusive.
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June 22, 2026
Study-away experience helps recent RIT graduate feel career-ready
Recent photography graduate gained confidence and experience by spending a semester working in New York City thanks to the RIT in NYC study away program.
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June 22, 2026
James Watters to retire from RIT June 30
Since 1994, James Watters has served RIT as a member of the Finance and Administration team, including over 20 years as senior vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer.
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June 18, 2026
Colleen Peterson to retire from RIT July 15
Colleen Peterson has led and supported transformational initiatives, including the implementation of enterprise student systems, the advancement of enrollment systems and analytics, and RIT’s expansion into new national recruiting markets.
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June 18, 2026
Biology professor named RIT’s first Beckman Young Investigator
RIT Assistant Professor Elle Barnes is a 2026 Beckman Young Investigator Award recipient. The award provides research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers in chemical and life sciences.
The Conversation
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June 18, 2026
How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace
In a commentary for The Conversation, Tamar Carroll, department chair in the College of Liberal Arts, chronicles how LGBTQ employees at Eastman Kodak Company organized the Lambda Network to challenge workplace discrimination.
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June 18, 2026
The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it
The Conversation features an essay by Eric Williams, professor of sustainability, and Payam Saeedi, Ph.D. candidate in sustainability, examining why many consumers keep old electronics stored in drawers instead of recycling, reselling, or donating them.
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June 17, 2026
What came before the Big Bang?
The Conversation features Michael Lam, assistant research professor of physics and astronomy, on their Curious Kids podcast, exploring theories about the origins of the universe.
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June 15, 2026
Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
The Conversation features analysis by Agamemnon Crassidis, professor of mechanical engineering, on how upcoming FAA regulations could accelerate the use of autonomous drones for package delivery, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, emergency response, and other commercial applications.
Campus Spotlight
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Photo Gallery
May 8, 2026
Photo by Carlos Ortiz
A record number of students graduated from RIT this year, including those attending global campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. Here, Andrew Bradbury, left, software engineering MS graduate; Robert Tetreault, computer science BS graduate; and Alexander Van Eck, game design and development graduate, prepare for Academic Convocation on May 8.
Intersections Podcast
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Media Coverage
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July 1, 2026
Photon hunters: In search of habitable worlds
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, featured research by Don Figer, professor in the College of Science and director of RIT's Center for Detectors, on next-generation photon detectors designed to help future space telescopes search for habitable exoplanets.
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July 1, 2026
What does the Rochester City Mark say about the Flower/Flour City?
Erich Lehman, lead systems administrator/manager in RIT’s College of Art and Design, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss the 50th anniversary of Rochester's iconic City Mark and its lasting influence on the city's identity and visual culture.
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June 30, 2026
Eastman museum exhibits Kodak’s LGBTQ+ employees who paved the way for inclusivity in workplaces
Tamar Carroll, department chair in the College of Liberal Arts, is featured in a Spectrum News story about the exhibition “Picturing Equality: The Lambda Network at Kodak,” which highlights how LGBTQ+ employees at Kodak helped transform workplace culture. -
June 19, 2026
RIT boosts AI, scholarships and research with landmark $24M commitment
Rochester Business Journal highlights a $24 million commitment to advance artificial intelligence leadership, faculty excellence, and student success. (This content will require a subscription to read.)
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