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April 17, 2026
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Record number of exhibits planned at Imagine RIT
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on Saturday features more than 450 exhibits, including electric vehicles, AI robots, and assistive technology.
April 10, 2026
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When an RIT student starts a business and helps save the internet
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.
April 6, 2026
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RIT alumni train Artemis II astronauts in photography
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.
March 25, 2026
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RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence
The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for specialized study in areas like agentic AI and robotics.
Featured News
Record number of exhibits planned at Imagine RIT
When an RIT student starts a business and helps save the internet
RIT alumni train Artemis II astronauts in photography
RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 17, 2026
New Judson Stadium illuminates RIT’s outdoor athletics complex
The opening of Judson Stadium completes the final and most visible phase of a sweeping, five-year transformation of RIT’s outdoor athletics facilities.
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News and Events
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University Magazine
The Spring 2026 University Magazine is now available. Read about science without borders, and much more.
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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.
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.
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.
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
4
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.
More Photo Spotlights
Intersections Podcast
Intersections: The RIT Podcast is a conversation between people whose daily work is making a difference in the world. Subscribe to Intersections on
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Media Coverage
April 23, 2026
Two RIT alumni trained Artemis II astronauts to capture stunning photos during historic lunar flyby
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT alumni Paul Reichert and Katrina Willoughby, along with Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, about training Artemis II astronauts to capture space imagery during the lunar mission.
April 22, 2026
Josh Owen Interview: How History and Materials Shape Our Future
Design Magazine
speaks to Josh Owen, director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, about his approach to minimalist design, sustainability, and teaching through design archives.
April 22, 2026
New research shows rising class, falling race gaps in economic mobility
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by
Rochester Beacon
.
April 20, 2026
How Extreme Heat Deepens Rural Undernutrition
Basis Point Insight
features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how extreme heat impacts agriculture and food systems, highlighting hidden risks of undernutrition among vulnerable populations despite market adaptations.
More Media Coverage
Athletics News
April 23, 2026
Softball splits at Oswego; falls 11-3 (5 inn.), wins 10-1 (6 inn.)
April 22, 2026
Eight from RIT named NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year
April 21, 2026
Jones and Moses named RIT Athletes of the Week
April 20, 2026
Moses lands Liberty League weekly honors
April 20, 2026
Women’s Rowing shows positive results at NYS Collegiate Championships
April 20, 2026
Men’s Rowing posts strong results at NYS Collegiate Championships
April 20, 2026
Rulle leads Team Latvia at IIHF World Championship
April 20, 2026
RIT Athletics Preview: Apr. 20-26
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University News
April 17, 2026
Read Full Story
Record number of exhibits planned at Imagine RIT
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on Saturday features more than 450 exhibits, including electric vehicles, AI robots, and assistive technology.
April 10, 2026
Read Full Story
When an RIT student starts a business and helps save the internet
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.
April 6, 2026
Read Full Story
RIT alumni train Artemis II astronauts in photography
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.
March 25, 2026
Read Full Story
RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence
The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for specialized study in areas like agentic AI and robotics.
Featured News
Record number of exhibits planned at Imagine RIT
When an RIT student starts a business and helps save the internet
RIT alumni train Artemis II astronauts in photography
RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 17, 2026
New Judson Stadium illuminates RIT’s outdoor athletics complex
The opening of Judson Stadium completes the final and most visible phase of a sweeping, five-year transformation of RIT’s outdoor athletics facilities.
More News
Latest Publications
News and Events
News and Events is an email newsletter featuring campus news, photos, upcoming campus events, and more.
Subscribe
Past Issues
University Magazine
The Spring 2026 University Magazine is now available. Read about science without borders, and much more.
Download Current Issue
Past Issues
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.
Learn more about The Conversation
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.
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.
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.
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
4
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.
More Photo Spotlights
Intersections Podcast
Intersections: The RIT Podcast is a conversation between people whose daily work is making a difference in the world. Subscribe to Intersections on
iTunes
,
Spotify
or
TuneIn
, or follow us on
SoundCloud
.
Current and past episodes
Media Coverage
April 23, 2026
Two RIT alumni trained Artemis II astronauts to capture stunning photos during historic lunar flyby
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT alumni Paul Reichert and Katrina Willoughby, along with Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, about training Artemis II astronauts to capture space imagery during the lunar mission.
April 22, 2026
Josh Owen Interview: How History and Materials Shape Our Future
Design Magazine
speaks to Josh Owen, director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, about his approach to minimalist design, sustainability, and teaching through design archives.
April 22, 2026
New research shows rising class, falling race gaps in economic mobility
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by
Rochester Beacon
.
April 20, 2026
How Extreme Heat Deepens Rural Undernutrition
Basis Point Insight
features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how extreme heat impacts agriculture and food systems, highlighting hidden risks of undernutrition among vulnerable populations despite market adaptations.
More Media Coverage
Athletics News
April 23, 2026
Softball splits at Oswego; falls 11-3 (5 inn.), wins 10-1 (6 inn.)
April 22, 2026
Eight from RIT named NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year
April 21, 2026
Jones and Moses named RIT Athletes of the Week
April 20, 2026
Moses lands Liberty League weekly honors
April 20, 2026
Women’s Rowing shows positive results at NYS Collegiate Championships
April 20, 2026
Men’s Rowing posts strong results at NYS Collegiate Championships
April 20, 2026
Rulle leads Team Latvia at IIHF World Championship
April 20, 2026
RIT Athletics Preview: Apr. 20-26
More Athletics News
Stay Connected
University Communications is the primary source of RIT news and information. Whether you’re a reporter who needs help with a story or a member of the RIT community with a story to tell, see how
we can help you
.
Meet the Staff
Media Inquiries
Social Media Directory
Social Media
X
YouTube
TikTok
Publications
RIT University Magazine
News and Events
President’s Report
Resources
News archive
Working with University Communications
Submit to Newsmakers
Athletics News
Flag Protocol and Procedures
Search RIT
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