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WGRZ-TV talks about RIT's Big Shot, which will take place at Highmark Stadium in October.

On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Big Shot will return for its 37th event to illuminate the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium. RIT and the Bills invite the community to shine a light on the interior of the stadium to document the iconic location before it closes, making way for a new stadium set to open in 2026.

Christine Banna, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, and students Deanna Moorehead, Vinh Nguyen, and Colin O’Brien, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss what audiences can expect from the latest installment of RIT Shorts, airing Aug. 28 on WXXI.

Having the right networking connections can make or break a career in the film industry. Thankfully for Marica Joseph, there are plenty of RIT alumni who she can learn from.

The Architect's Newspaper mentions RIT's 3D glass printer.

As a young professional, Cece Plympton '25 is carrying out responsibilities that align with the initial goals they established at RIT as a sales associate at J. William Jewelers.

A New Year's Resolution turned into a staunch commitment to research for Associate Professor David Schnuckel, whose solo exhibition "redundancies" is on view at the Museum of American Glass through Dec. 28.

Luvon Sheppard, professor in the School of Art, is named one of City's Rochester 10–profiles of people who are contributing time, energy, and passion to make our city a better place to live, work, and play.

Accomplished alumni, creative technology research, and interdisciplinary program offerings set RIT’s School of Film and Animation apart from others on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 top film schools list. RIT was ranked number 22 this year, a leap ahead from the school’s rank in 2024.

Many employees of RIT City Art Space have used their experience working in the gallery to prepare for fulfilling careers in museums, community art centers, and project and event management.

Meghdad Asadilari, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, was awarded the 2025 ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Faculty Grant.

The interdisciplinary and collaborative Studio 930 program asks students to apply what they know, learn what they don’t, and design products that make life, or a single task, more efficient and accessible.