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Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to Christopher Alterio, Professor of Practice in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, and College of Health Sciences and Technology Dean Yong Tai Wang about the occupational therapy program.

As a second-year biomedical sciences major and honors student on a pre-med track, Rachel Smith sought out hands-on research experience to prepare for the rigors of medical school.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community. 

Biomedical sciences at RIT is more than a major—it’s a pathway to medical school and future careers. Recognizing the need for connection beyond the classroom, students founded the Biomedical Sciences Student Association to create a strong peer network and collaborative environment.

RIT’s new Research Building officially opened its doors Dec. 2, and inside, faculty and students are gearing up to usher in a new era of discovery on campus.

Mammography screening for breast cancer is recommended for all women over 40 years old in the United States, which is roughly 25 percent of the population. But, when it comes to learning the procedure, there is a lack of simulation tools to help train practitioners.

A remote networking session Associate Professor Brenda Abu attended for academics from African countries has led to a promising collaboration that extends her scholarship and the influence of RIT to communities in Ghana.

Rochester Business Journal discusses how RIT's health sciences programs offer clinical, business, and digital health leadership skills, and how a partnership with Rochester Regional Health offers meaningful opportunities within a major regional health system. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

RIT will become a destination not just for students but for ideas, Bill Sanders said as part of formal ceremonies to install him as RIT’s 11th president. RIT community members, delegates from 42 universities, and state and community leaders attended the tradition-filled ceremony on Sept. 26.

RIT, named as a top “National University,” continues its upward trajectory, rising to No. 88 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication also cited RIT as being among the best universities in value, game design/simulation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and innovation.