Today’s Top Stories
Students compete in Macy’s Marketing Challenge
Four Saunders College of Business students earned first place in the competition to create new marketing strategies to attract millennials to Macy’s stores.
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Public health leader addresses inequities
Mary Pittman, CEO and president of the Public Health Institute, will present “Why do we still have health care disparities?” on Friday as RIT celebrates the 20th anniversary of the health systems administration program.
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Professor speaks at conference in Saudi Arabia
Santosh Kurinec was the keynote speaker at the National Science Foundation-King Abdullah University of Science and Technology annual conference.
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Four Saunders College of Business students earned first place in the competition to create new marketing strategies to attract millennials to Macy’s stores.
read more »
Public health leader addresses inequities
Mary Pittman, CEO and president of the Public Health Institute, will present “Why do we still have health care disparities?” on Friday as RIT celebrates the 20th anniversary of the health systems administration program.
read more »
Professor speaks at conference in Saudi Arabia
Santosh Kurinec was the keynote speaker at the National Science Foundation-King Abdullah University of Science and Technology annual conference.
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Top stories and videos for April
News about a faculty member’s mystery novel and a video on the Hot Wheelz racing team were among the most popular last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos.
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News about a faculty member’s mystery novel and a video on the Hot Wheelz racing team were among the most popular last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos.
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Featured Video
RIT on TV: Imagine RIT
Several local news stations came out to RIT to preview a handful of exhibits for Imagine RIT. The annual innovation and creativity festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday throughout campus. watch video »
Several local news stations came out to RIT to preview a handful of exhibits for Imagine RIT. The annual innovation and creativity festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday throughout campus. watch video »
Imagine RIT
Sound recognition system helps deaf homeowners
The Wavio wireless sound recognition system, on display at Imagine RIT, notifies the user via smartphone or tablet of household sounds, such as a doorbell ringing.
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The Wavio wireless sound recognition system, on display at Imagine RIT, notifies the user via smartphone or tablet of household sounds, such as a doorbell ringing.
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Imagine RIT
Step into a ‘surreal diorama’ at Imagine RIT
The large-scale production photography exhibit will provide visitors with a better understanding of all that happens behind the scenes of a large-scale advertising shoot.
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The large-scale production photography exhibit will provide visitors with a better understanding of all that happens behind the scenes of a large-scale advertising shoot.
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Sports News
Softball faces UR in Liberty League tournament
The softball team will play in its first Liberty League postseason tournament, heading to the University of Rochester for the double-elimination championship that begins today. Fourth-seeded RIT will take on top-seed UR in the opening game at 2 p.m.
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The softball team will play in its first Liberty League postseason tournament, heading to the University of Rochester for the double-elimination championship that begins today. Fourth-seeded RIT will take on top-seed UR in the opening game at 2 p.m.
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RIT in the News
Mashable
High-tech hiring and the malleable modern career
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Rochester Business Journal
Public Health Institute CEO to discuss care inequities at RIT
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Rochester Engineer
Engineering solutions for lung disease research
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's CUE opens with focus on minorities, city startups
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High-tech hiring and the malleable modern career
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Rochester Business Journal
Public Health Institute CEO to discuss care inequities at RIT
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Rochester Engineer
Engineering solutions for lung disease research
Story by Risa Robinson, department head of mechanical engineering more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's CUE opens with focus on minorities, city startups
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Talk: “A Critic’s Talk,” Martha Schwendener, 5 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, room A-205
Performance: Sherlock Holmes and the Crucifer of Blood, 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, midnight tomorrow, 2 p.m. Sunday, Panara Theatre, $5 students/seniors/children, $7 others
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Religion and Relationships,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
Farewell reception: Honoring Candice Baldwin, director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success, 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Reading Room
Speaker: “Why Do We Still Have Health Care Disparities?” Mary Pittman, Public Health Institute, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Carlson Auditorium
Exhibition: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s 15th annual “What We Do” exhibition, 5–8 p.m. tomorrow, Booksmart Studio, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester
Opening reception: “Draft 13,” student-run exhibition and book release, 6–9 p.m. tomorrow, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs May 6-8)
Dr. Destler’s Access and Inclusion Technology Challenge: 9–10 a.m. Saturday, Clark Gym (details)
Imagine RIT: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, throughout campus (plan your day)
Performance: Sherlock Holmes and the Crucifer of Blood, 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, midnight tomorrow, 2 p.m. Sunday, Panara Theatre, $5 students/seniors/children, $7 others
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Religion and Relationships,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
Farewell reception: Honoring Candice Baldwin, director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success, 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Reading Room
Speaker: “Why Do We Still Have Health Care Disparities?” Mary Pittman, Public Health Institute, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Carlson Auditorium
Exhibition: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s 15th annual “What We Do” exhibition, 5–8 p.m. tomorrow, Booksmart Studio, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester
Opening reception: “Draft 13,” student-run exhibition and book release, 6–9 p.m. tomorrow, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs May 6-8)
Dr. Destler’s Access and Inclusion Technology Challenge: 9–10 a.m. Saturday, Clark Gym (details)
Imagine RIT: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, throughout campus (plan your day)
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