Alumni News
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January 20, 2025
Engineering alumnus influences national semiconductor research initiatives
As a scientist, new business developer, and as a researcher, Bukofsky brings more than 30 years of experience to his newest role in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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January 17, 2025
A new generation takes the reins of a storied Rochester business
Democrat and Chronicle speaks to speaks to Tatiana Ariola '18 (advertising photography) about her new role as owner of Scott’s Rochester Photo Supply.
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January 17, 2025
Longtime local photo store gets a new owner
WXXI News speaks to Tatiana Ariola '18 (advertising photography) about her new role as owner of Scott’s Rochester Photo Supply.
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January 16, 2025
Film student captures major award from Directors Guild of America
Film and animation MFA student Gabriel Ponte-Fleary received the Jury Award for Best Documentary (East Region) for his emotional documentary about the faith and hardships of a Nicaraguan family who migrated to the U.S.
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January 9, 2025
Philanthropy, leadership, and networking opportunities are keys to Greek Life at RIT
The 750 RIT undergraduate students who belong to one of the 28 fraternities or sororities on campus also perform thousands of hours of community service and raise thousands of dollars for charities each year.
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January 6, 2025
Losing the ‘acting’ on a high ranking title at NASA
Tom Temin ’77 (photography) of the Federal News Network speaks to Clayton Turner '90 (electrical engineering) about Turner's new title at NASA.
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December 12, 2024
Designers leave nothing on the table during the Beyond Fashion showcase
Decked out with technicolor lights and vibrant animated displays, RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios soundstage became a runway last week during Beyond Fashion. The rainbow runway featured a diverse collection of garments and wearables crafted by local designers and RIT students across multiple disciplines.
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December 11, 2024
RIT President David Munson named an Icon by ‘Rochester Business Journal’
Icon Honors recognize Rochester business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership within and outside their fields. The honorees have moved their organizations or businesses and Rochester forward by growing jobs and making a difference in the community.
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December 10, 2024
Metaproject 15 produces innovative furniture solutions for Icon Design and ARBR Studios
Metaproject is an annual design initiative that pairs students with industry partners to develop products consistent with the Vignelli “Design is One” philosophy.” Students collaborate with new partners and the results are showcased in a global venue.
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December 9, 2024
Distinguished Alumni Award winners named for 2024-2025
CEOs, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Technology Officers are among the 12 RIT alumni honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2024-2025 year.
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December 9, 2024
Carrying coach’s lacrosse lessons into life
Jake Coon has turned RIT men’s lacrosse into a national powerhouse. Coon, though, prefers to talk about the 15 classes of leaders he helped shape and the assistant coaches who worked with him to build a top-notch program. He has built a community that is there for his players long after they graduate.
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December 5, 2024
Student spotlight: First-year student embraces advocacy role
Alejandro Esteban, a member of RIT’s Disability Leadership Scholars Program, educates others on campus about accommodations, and how students can advocate for them.