Alumni News
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October 7, 2025
Brick City Weekend gears up for thousands of visitors
Thousands of students, alumni, their families, and others have already registered to attend at least one of dozens of events Oct. 17-19 during Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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October 7, 2025
RIT alumni turn shared experiences into growing outdoor brand
Four RIT alumni and former student-athletes have turned locker-room bonds and an entrepreneurial drive into a growing company.
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October 7, 2025
Award-winning comics artists talk at RIT Oct. 9
Award-winning comics artists will discuss their art, characters, and publishing careers during an exhibit opening and book-signing event at RIT.
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October 2, 2025
Exploring the complexities of life through a camera lens
Lois Bielefeld finds inspiration in documenting domestic homelife, children’s tea parties, Sunday pasta lunches, and other personal moments. Capturing portraits from these unassuming scenes of everyday life comprises much of their portfolio.
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October 2, 2025
RIT new media designers continue success in 'MODE Fest'
Projects out of RIT's new media design program were recognized in an international competition for student and emerging motion designers as they were showcased at a summit in Prague, Czech Republic.
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September 30, 2025
WITR hosts President Sanders’s first radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) radio is hosting its debut show with RIT President Bill Sanders at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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September 30, 2025
NTID researchers work to incorporate accessible AED machines on campus
Researchers have identified an AED that includes visual and text prompts, making it accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users and those not familiar with the English language.
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September 26, 2025
William H. Sanders installed as RIT’s 11th president
RIT will become a destination not just for students but for ideas, Bill Sanders said as part of formal ceremonies to install him as RIT’s 11th president. RIT community members, delegates from 42 universities, and state and community leaders attended the tradition-filled ceremony on Sept. 26.
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September 26, 2025
RIT announces creation of five new endowed professorships
The creation of five new endowed professorships, together valued at $15 million, was announced Sept. 26 during the inauguration of the university’s 11th president, Bill Sanders.
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September 24, 2025
New School of Film and Animation director, faculty roles for 2025-26
Ricky Figueora taking over as the new director of RIT's School of Film and Animation headlines exciting promotions and additions to the College of Art and Design faculty.
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September 23, 2025
RIT-created virtual reality game ‘Changeling VR’ arrives on Steam
More than 300 RIT students have published Changeling VR, a new narrative mystery game on Steam. The virtual reality (VR) game is now available to download for free on the online game platform for early access.
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September 23, 2025
Gap year fellows find their innovator groove
RIT’s Gap Year Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program supports students who explore entrepreneurial ideas while earning a college degree.