News Stories

James G. Gould, president and co-founder of Alesco Advisors LLC and an RIT alumnus, has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business.

3D Printing Industry discusses the research of Christopher Lewis, associate professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduate student Vincent Mei; and biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. student Kory Schimmelpfenning, which focuses on self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing that should enhance part longevity and sustainability.

WROC-TV speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about the breakthrough in quantum technology advancements.

WHEC-TV discusses the role of the Deaf CERT program, created in partnership with NTID, in equipping Rochester's deaf and hard of hearing residents with disaster response skills to bridge communication gaps with first responders.

WROC-TV showcases the inaugural graduation of Monroe County’s Deaf CERT class, developed in collaboration with NTID, which aims to enhance emergency response inclusivity for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

WHAM-TV highlights the graduation of the first Deaf Community Emergency Response Team class in Rochester, developed in collaboration with NTID to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in emergency preparedness.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to RIT Kosovo President Kamal Shahrabi, and James Meyers, associate provost for International Education and Global Programs, about the launch of RIT Tirana, a new Albanian campus offering degrees in computing and electrical engineering technology.

City speaks to blacksmith Ben Spangler '16 (engineering) about how his backyard forge blends traditional craftsmanship with modern artistry to create hand-forged knives.

An article co-authored by Maryel Pryce (photojournalism), published by The Associated Press, discussing how amphibians in New York are facing significant threats from habitat loss due to development and the effects of climate change.

Larry Buckley, senior associate dean in the College of Science, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss conservation efforts at the Seneca Park Zoo.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.

The New York Times speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how to minimize your exposure to microplastics.