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Architect-turned-designer Randall Yarborough '13 MFA (industrial design) has used his unique background to make a name for himself as a prominent designer of popular footwear, athletic training products and apparel. 

PetaPixel highlights an RIT-built camera mount that enabled NASA astronaut Don Pettit to capture a striking long-exposure image of the Milky Way from the International Space Station by compensating for the station's orbital motion.

Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Film and Animation is among the top 25 film schools in the United States, according to the most recent list published by The Hollywood Reporter. RIT was ranked number 21 this year, marking a continued rise in rank from previous years.

After Gavin Komoda '28 (industrial design) built connections during a program-wide collaboration with Church & Dwight, he was offered an internship in the product engineering department of the consumer goods company. 

Rochester Beacon highlights “Time to Kill,” the first museum exhibition for Ahndraya Parlato, assistant professor in the College of Art and Design. The exhibit showcases an exploration of aging, identity, and societal expectations.

Alex Lobos, director of RIT's School of Design, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). In the elevated role, he aims to continue promoting collaborative opportunities between students and industry partners.

Alumnus Bing Liem is invested in supporting the next generation of photography experts, and he’s leveraging his industry connections to make a tangible impact.

Associate Professor Clay Patrick McBride spent a day with the Buffalo Bills, deploying an antique photographic process to make unique portraits of the NFL team's stars.  

Erich Lehman, lead systems administrator/manager in RIT’s College of Art and Design, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss the 50th anniversary of Rochester's iconic City Mark and its lasting influence on the city's identity and visual culture.

Lee Green's design of the beloved "Flower City/Flour City" logo is the centerpiece of a new documentary celebrating the impact of Rochester's 50-year-old visual mark. Free, public screenings of the film are scheduled into the fall.

Recent photography graduate gained confidence and experience by spending a semester working in New York City thanks to the RIT in NYC study away program.

City profiles Tanvi Asher '10 MFA (industrial design), whose new wine business blends boutique retail principles with a curated selection of wines and spirits designed to foster discovery, community, and connection.