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April 28, 2018
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RIT grad returns to West Coast for ‘dream job’
Cynthia Walker is on the cusp of a health-care career focusing on the heart. She graduates from RIT on May 11 with a BS from the School of Individualized Study and a certificate in echocardiography, or ultrasound of the heart, from the College of Health Sciences and Technology. -
April 2, 2018
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Two comic creators to share inspirations
John Porcellino, author of From Lone Mountain, will do a reading and signing on April 10, and Caitlin Yarsky, artist for the Image Comics series Coyotes, will hold a discussion and signing on April 19. -
March 15, 2018
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Student dedicated to changing energy landscape
Fourth-year applied arts and sciences student Brandon Hudson is CEO of Connexus, a heating and cooling control and monitoring company that offers a suite of products designed to simplify the installation of any HVAC system. -
March 5, 2018
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Cohort completes RIT's first edX MicroMasters program
More than 100 learners have completed RIT's Project Management MicroMasters program, and several of those students are already enrolled in credit-bearing classes at RIT, working toward an advanced certificate or master's degree from the School of Individualized Study. -
February 8, 2018
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RIT Kosovo alumnae named to Forbes '30 Under 30'
RIT Kosovo alumnae are featured in a prestigious 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the field of European law and policy. -
January 22, 2018
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Comic artist explores 'Great Moments in Western Civilization'
Buffalo-based comics artist Caitlin Cass will share how she uses comics to question traditional historical narratives in a free talk Jan. 26 at RIT. -
January 17, 2018
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RIT launches MicroMasters in Design Thinking
Starting in April, learners can begin the RITx Design Thinking MicroMasters program offered on edX. Upon completing the MicroMasters program, learners can apply that credential toward earning an accelerated and reduced-cost master's degree in professional studies from RIT. -
November 10, 2017
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Comic artist Adam Kubert visits RIT Thursday
Marvel Comics’ Adam Kubert ’81 (medical illustration) will discuss his career and “The Narrative Art of Comics” as part of the Comics Studies Lecture Series, sponsored by RIT’s School of Individualized Study. -
October 2, 2017
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2017 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Barbara-Ann Mattle
Meet Barbara-Ann Mattle ’76, ’80 (general education), the School of Individualized Study 2017 Distinguished Alumna. -
May 12, 2017
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Nine-credit course pushes critical thinking
“The Meaning of Things—in Three Objects” encourages critical thinking/entrepreneurship—where students study three objects (the sail, the harmonica and the game) and reflect on their design, history, social and cultural past. -
April 17, 2017
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Archie Comics co-CEO to give Earth Day talk
Nancy Silberkleit will discuss Archie, environmental outreach and how comics can change the world during a talk Wednesday hosted by RIT’s School of Individualized Study. -
April 7, 2017
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‘New Yorker’ cartoonist R. Sikoryak to speak
R. Sikoryak, a leading figure in comic art and illustration, is coming to RIT on April 12 to discuss his new work, Terms & Conditions—a graphic novel adaptation of the iTunes Terms and Conditions agreement.
