The Hindu highlights RIT’s inaugural Global Scholar Quest in India, a student innovation program that challenged high school students to develop solutions to real-world problems in areas including AI, climate, and healthcare, culminating in a competition in Mumbai with scholarships and seed funding for the winning team.

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.