RIT in the news

Highlights of media coverage of RIT news and RIT people in the news. For more RIT In the News, visit the University News Web site. Click on headline or scroll down to read story.
Selected stories (June 15-30, 2007):

Immigration vote sinks H-1B visa deal San Francisco Chronicle - Online, June 30

Advocates Ask Fashion Industry To Support Braille Clothing Tags, Talking Web Site ScienceDaily, June 30

International Group Analyzes Print Education Trends PrintOnDemand.com, June 29

WhatTheyThink.com Launches Printing Industry Blog Creativepro.com, June 28

Paralyzed Patients Can Walk Around in Virtual Worlds Medagadget.com, June 27

Visa use comes under scrutiny Senators probe whether outsourcing companies are abusing system Charlotte Observer, June 27 <MISSING LINK>

A Provost and Librarian Walk Into a Meeting... Inside Higher Ed, June 26

Deaf players relish camaraderie St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 26 <MISSING LINK>

Virtual world sharpens mind-control New Scientist, June 26 <MISSING LINK>

Need for immigrant workers in dispute USA Today , June 25

Raising Kids' Modesto Bee, The, June 24

More alike than different Bill Clinton makes the case for embracing common humanity. Star Tribune, June 22 <MISSING LINKS>

Engineering, Baja-style Windsor Star, The, June 19

Oodles of outlets Lancaster New Era, June 19

Campus news

President Destler receives rousing welcome Hundreds of orange-and-brown clad members of the RIT community, including RITchie the Tiger, greeted RIT's new president on his first workday on campus.

Black holes experts make new discovery RIT scientists have discovered for the first time how fast a supermassive black hole can be thrown from a galaxy when it merges with another black hole.

Project helps blind 'dress for success' RIT students want to give blind and visually impaired individuals more independence and confidence in choosing their wardrobes.

Brazilian team captures first place in Baja World Challenge Centro Universitario Da FEI won the 2007 Baja SAE Rochester World Challenge hosted by RIT.

Sports teams wrap up successful spring RIT athletes enjoyed a successful spring season as five teams made the postseason and individual and team records were broken.

Dateline: RIT - The Podcast (June 28, 2007) Hear RIT newsmakers in their own voices.
In a special-edition Q&A during his final week in office, RIT President Albert Simone shared his vision for college town, his thoughts on where college town ranks among other major RIT projects completed during his tenure as RIT president, and his post-presidency plans. Listen to audio | Read transcript