Office of Faculty Recruitment News

  • October 3, 2018

    The cover art for Newman's book "Abolitionism: A very short introduction."

    Professor tells abolitionist story in ‘Very Short’ book
    From the Underground Railroad to legislative lobbying, a new book, written by RIT Professor Richard Newman, Abolitionism: A Very Short Introduction, talks about the importance of anti-slavery struggles in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • September 27, 2018

    The three research test sample images are side by side. The photo is of a clear champagne glass with a geometric, rainbow background. The image on the left is very clear, the image in the middle is fairly clear but slightly distorted, and the image on the right is very faded and blurry.

    Research evaluates water-damaged inkjet prints
    The Image Permanence Institute at RIT has received a National Leadership Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a research project aimed at the recovery of inkjet collections affected by water disasters.

  • September 10, 2018

    Logo for the "Top Colleges for Diversity" 2018 Award.

    RIT recognized for diversity and inclusion efforts
    For the second year in a row, RIT is being honored as an institution committed to diversity for 2018 by Minority Access, Incorporated. RIT is also receiving a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine for the fifth consecutive year.

  • September 10, 2018

    Head-and-shoulders view of man with glasses

    RIT wins collaborative award to improve STEM ecosystem
    RIT professor Casey Miller won $880,000 from the National Science Foundation INCLUDES program, which seeks to increase and strengthen efforts to create a diverse STEM workforce to meet the nation’s future needs and maintain its standing in research and development.

  • September 10, 2018

    aerial view of college campus.

    RIT among the top universities in the nation
    RIT is among the top third “National Universities” and the top 50 choices of high school guidance counselors, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

  • August 27, 2018

    The Inclusive Excellence researchers pose for a photo together in front of their research posters.

    Inclusive Excellence cultivates diversity

    The first Inclusive Excellence research fellowship was held this summer and paired seven undergraduate students in the College of Science with research mentors. The initiative is working to create a deeper understanding of diversity in the College of Science and at RIT.

  • August 24, 2018

    Three researchers dressed in white, sterile jumpsuits work together in a lab.

    RIT garners record $78 million in research funding
    RIT’s sponsored research portfolio grew in fiscal year 2018, reaching a record $78 million in funding. RIT received 340 new awards and had a record 333 principal investigators associated with active research awards.

  • August 17, 2018

    The students who participated in RIT Upward Bound Classic summer program hold up their certificates for completing the program.

    Program exposes teens to college experience
    RIT’s Upward Bound Classic program wrapped up its first year with a residential summer program that provided Rochester-area high schoolers a taste of college, including living on RIT’s campus, completing academic workshops, visiting other area colleges and speaking with community leaders.
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