In his State of the University address, President Bill Sanders outlined a vision for RIT centered on investing in people, programs, and strategic priorities to sustain the university's momentum and impact. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVDg...

President Bill Sanders expresses confidence in State of the University remarks

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Expanding opportunity in STEM education and strengthening the future of science and innovation itself! We are partnering with @urochestersmd.bsky.social @urochesterwarner.bsky.social to study how institutions shape student resilience, persistence, academic achievement, and workforce readiness.

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@urochester.bsky.social & @rittigers.bsky.social are leading the NSF-funded AURA Research Hub, a 5-year national effort supporting low-income STEM students. AURA studies resilience and identity in computing/engineering, translating findings into practice.📖 Explore: uofr.us/AURA-Research-Hub

America's spy program is helping trace how the universe evolved?! @pbsnews.org features @ritscience.bsky.social professor Don Figer sharing insight on how repurposed technology will help researchers study dark matter, distant galaxies, supernovas, and planets. www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...

NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Here's what to know

NASA plans to soon launch a new space telescope that will survey a billion galaxies to trace how the universe evolved over time, all courtesy of America’s spy program and decades of research into dete...

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All dogs are great, but RIT dogs are the best! Happy National Dog Day #NationalDogDay

Move-in, a class photo, the Tiger Walk, and Fall Convocation launched an amazing welcome to the RIT campus for our newest Tigers! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sh2...

RIT New Student Orientation 2026

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Our newest Tigers are officially part of the family!

Did you know @rittigers.bsky.social Cybersecurity Clinic offers local orgs free security assessments and penetration testing while giving our students hands-on experience? Over 50 local organizations served since 2023! Apply for pro bono services for the coming year: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Laughter and science rules! It's going to be an amazing (and hilarious) Brick City celebration! Join us on October 17 for a talk with science educator and author Bill Nye, and on October 16 for a comedic performance by Preacher Lawson, 2017 America's Got Talent finalist. www.rit.edu/news/science...

Science educator Bill Nye and comic Preacher Lawson to be featured at RIT’s Brick City Weekend

Science educator Bill Nye and comedian Preacher Lawson to appear at RIT’s 2026 Brick City Weekend Oct. 16-18.

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Moving up! Our School of Film and Animation in the College of Art and Design climbed to No. 21 in The Hollywood Reporter's the top film schools! It's the third year in a row the school has made the list. All the details: www.rit.edu/news/hollywo...

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ names RIT as one of the top film schools in the nation

Tech-forward curriculum and successful alumni earn RIT’s School of Film and Animation a spot in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of top 25 film schools.

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Have you ever wondered how astronauts take photos from space? NASA astronaut Don Pettit and RIT College of Art and Design Prof. Ted Kinsman developed a unique solution that made advanced astrophotography possible aboard the International Space Station. #space www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV-H...

How NASA's Don Pettit Takes Photos From Space with RIT

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A research project that began with a student’s idea in an engineering laboratory is now a commercially available smart toilet seat designed to help older adults live independently while giving their families and loved one’s peace of mind. www.rit.edu/news/rit-bas...

RIT-based research aims to transform home-health monitoring for older adults

RIT alumnus launches Casana Smart Seat, transforming cardiovascular monitoring for older adults through healthcare technology developed at RIT.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative. www.rit.edu/news/rit-key...

RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub

Rochester Institute of Technology part of $15 million NSF Engine award to bolster region’s laser technology, manufacturing, education, and workforce.

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Did you know RIT alumnus Lee Green designed the @cityofrochester.bsky.social logo? 50 years later, the mark is unchanged, beloved as ever, and a symbol of civic pride! Lee blended Rochester's dual nicknames of "Flower City" and "Flour City" into a single visual identity: www.rit.edu/go/city-roc-...

RIT graduate's City of Rochester logo design carries enduring legacy

Lee Green's design of the beloved "Flower City/Flour City" logo is the centerpiece of a new documentary celebrating the impact of Rochester's 50-year-old visual mark. Free, public screenings of the fi...

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Salamanders are one of the most abundant amphibians in the Great Lakes area, but scientists lack sufficient tools to study them. As a recipient of the 2026 Beckman Young Investigator Award, @ritscience.bsky.social assistant professor Elle Barnes plans to fix that! www.rit.edu/news/biology...

Biology professor named RIT’s first Beckman Young Investigator

RIT Assistant Professor Elle Barnes has been named a 2026 Beckman Young Investigator Award recipient for her genomic work with salamanders.

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To help prepare graduates who will shape the direction of technological change, RIT has received a $24 million commitment from Board of Trustees member Jeff Harris ’75 and President’s Roundtable member and College of Liberal Arts National Council chair Joyce Pratt! www.rit.edu/go/donor-24m...

Donors commit $24 million to advance AI leadership, faculty excellence, and student success at RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology has received a gift to advance artificial intelligence, faculty excellence, and student success.

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Happy Birthday to us! From "formal" wear every day to hoodies, the fashion through the decades sure has transformed. While a lot has changed since 1829, our love of learning and growth has stayed strong. (The orange hats, though, can we bring those back?!)

RIT students are contributing to real-world cybersecurity! Through an open-source security course, our Tigers are helping ensure that internet communications stay secure. www.rit.edu/news/student...

Students tackle OpenSSL issues to help keep the internet encrypted

RIT students can contribute to real-world cybersecurity change in class. One course helps fix issues on the open-source software library OpenSSL.

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RIT and @ubuffalo.bsky.social School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have formed a new collaborative academic pathway for students pursuing degrees in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences. www.rit.edu/news/ub-phar...

UB Pharmacy, RIT announce partnership for future pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students

RIT and University at Buffalo announce an academic pathway for students pursuing degrees in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences.

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RIT is advancing the future of robotics! From surgery and medical applications to agricultural implementation, RIT College of Engineering Technology research in AI robotics and robotics engineering is moving toward practical, real-world impact that is precise and adaptive. youtu.be/Wk0sVNaJe-Q

Robotics in Healthcare and Agriculture - RIT Research Minute

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Eyes are constantly refocusing, but scientists don’t fully understand what the eye is actually doing and how the eye and brain communicate to make the process possible. @ritscience.bsky.social findings could help slow the development and progression of nearsightedness. www.rit.edu/news/imaging...

Imaging science research gives new clarity on what color helps eyes focus best

Research by RIT assistant professor Benjamin Chin published in Science Advances may help determine which wavelengths helps the eye focus best.

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It was a magical ride, but RIT Men's Lacrosse dropped a tough battle to Tufts in the NCAA Division III championship game Sunday. #lacrosse #ncaa ritathletics.com/news/2026/5/...

Men's Lacrosse falls 17-11 to Tufts in NCAA Championship - Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics

CHARLOTTEVILLE, VA – RIT junior David Charney scored three goals in the No. 10 Tigers 17-11 loss to No. 1 Tufts in the NCAA Championship, Sunday.

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After traveling nearly 2,500 miles and fighting adversity, RIT Men's Lacrosse now finds itself in familiar territory: heading to the NCAA Division III national championship game on May 24! This is the Tigers' sixth trip all-time, and the fourth in the last six years. www.rit.edu/news/player-...

Player-led turning point fuels sixth trip to NCAA lacrosse championship

RIT men's lacrosse traveled nearly 2,500 miles and fought adversity to return to the NCAA Division III championship game in Virginia on May 24.

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Three of RIT's biggest performance teams – Formula, Baja SAE, and Hot Wheelz Solar Racing – are providing students with a competitive edge for co-ops and careers! Students are working with the latest technology while developing highly sought-after skills. www.rit.edu/news/student...

Students race toward real-world success

How RIT’s Formula SAE, Baja SAE, and Hot Wheelz Solar Racing teams give students a competitive edge when it comes to getting jobs and careers.

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Thanks to the COSMOS-Web program, co-led by @ritscience.bsky.social professor @jeyhan.bsky.social, and the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have released the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web, showing more detail on the density of galaxies in the universe. www.rit.edu/news/cosmos-...

COSMOS-Web team releases the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web

The COMOS-Web research team, co-lead by RIT professor Jeyhan Kartaltepe, has released the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web.

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The RIT campus was filled with joy over the weekend as thousands of graduates received their degrees during the university’s 141st commencement! youtu.be/DeubfZCAbYg

RIT Commencement 2026 - Academic Convocation

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A record number of students (5,593 to be exact) are graduating from RIT this year! Keynote speaker Mae Jemison drew upon her experiences as a NASA astronaut, urging graduates to be fully present in the world, observing and wondering. www.rit.edu/news/former-...

Former NASA astronaut draws on experience to inspire RIT graduates

Former astronaut Mae Jemison was the keynote speaker at RIT’s 2026 graduation.

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RIT to lead national effort to expand STEM pathways and support Army readiness. www.rit.edu/news/rit-par...

RIT partners with Army to strengthen nation’s future workforce

The U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics awarded RIT a cooperative agreement to form the Army STEM Education Conso

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RIT President Bill Sanders appoints Christine Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. Regis is a nationally recognized higher education finance leader with more than 30 years of experience. www.rit.edu/news/rit-app...

RIT appoints Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer

RIT President Bill Sanders appoints Christine Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Regis comes from Southern Methodist University.

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Real-world financial management experience gives RIT students a leg up when it comes to investing in stocks, handling portfolios, and working with clients. RIT students of all majors are managing real money and learning finance from the ground up! www.rit.edu/news/student...

Student investors grow RIT’s portfolio

In RIT’s Financial Management Association, students of all majors pitch real stocks, manage real money, and learn finance from the ground up.

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The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute has helped hundreds of golf courses across NY measurably reduce their environmental footprint. The institute has attracted international attention from those seeking better ways to care for one of the most resource-intensive sports. www.rit.edu/news/rit-ini...

RIT initiative helps golf courses cut pollution and protect waterways

The program has helped hundreds of New York golf courses measurably reduce their environmental footprint.

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