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April 24, 2025
‘Variety’ names RIT as one of the top film schools in North America
RIT’s School of Film and Animation has a growing reputation in Hollywood and has been recognized by the entertainment industry for its high-achieving alumni who graduate with expertise in cutting-edge technology.
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April 22, 2025
Photojournalism students earn bylines in the Associated Press
Thanks to alumni connections, seven photojournalism students can add a publication on AP’s news wire to their resume before they graduate.
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April 22, 2025
Virtually endless possibilities
RIT researchers are pushing the boundaries with immersive technologies.
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April 21, 2025
RIT solidifies its place in LA
Each fall semester, RIT in LA students attend classes and gain work experience while living on the West Coast. Students come home with experiences that will help pave the way to a career in the entertainment industry.
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April 21, 2025
RIT alumni innovators to speak at Futurists Symposium on April 25
The annual Futurists Symposium features a unique collection of the university’s alumni innovators, all highlighting their expertise on a variety of topics. The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Ingle Auditorium.
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April 21, 2025
Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change
The Associated Press publishes a piece co-authored by third-year photographic and imaging arts student Natasha Kaiser, discussing the effect of climate change on wine production in the Finger Lakes region.
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April 21, 2025
Earnest approach to animation leads to success for alumni trio
By leaning into their authentic approach to the craft, Sean Malony ’12 (film and animation), Max Lopez ’12 (film and animation), and Cami Kwan ’15 (film and animation) carved out their niche in the industry.
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April 21, 2025
Breaking the frame: Radical Cinema course pushes filmmaking limits
The School of Film and Animation's Radical Cinema Workshop class gives students an opportunity to focus on experimental and alternative filmmaking methods.
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April 18, 2025
Imagine RIT will have artificial intelligence around every turn
If festivalgoers have trouble exploring the more than 430 exhibits at this year’s Imagine RIT, they can now enlist the help of AI by using the Imagine RIT Bot—a generative AI chatbot that’s like ChatGPT with a focus on answering questions about the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.
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April 18, 2025
Tigers take on New York City through a new study-away program
This is the first semester RIT in NYC was offered, and nine students jumped at the opportunity to gain work experience through internships, take in-person classes tailored to the program, and enjoy excursions around one of the largest creative industry landscapes on the East Coast.
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April 18, 2025
That’s a wrap! Munson’s movies mark an RIT era
RIT’s 10th president will be remembered for many things after he retires June 30—construction of the SHED, completion of the 2025 Strategic Plan, creation of the Performing Arts Scholarship program. But a key piece of David Munson’s legacy is the six playful and sometimes wacky videos that welcomed students each year to RIT.
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April 17, 2025
Tiny toy, big opportunity: How a student caught Fisher-Price’s eye
Ava Guarino '26 (illustration) brought a toy robot to an interview — and got the job. She originally made an eye-catching 2D animation of a food delivery robot before using 3D software to translate it into a 3D-printed form that helped land her an internship with Fisher-Price.