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School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
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May 1, 2025
Photography grad has her eyes set on unique career
When Paige Wright changed her major to photographic sciences, she thought photo microscopy was an appealing niche to pursue. However, ironically, her view of the field was narrow.
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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 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 16, 2025
Plant-based chemistry
City talks to Joshua Thorson, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about lessons learned from visiting scholar Alice Cazenave.
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April 7, 2025
2025 Best Colleges for Photography
College Transitions names RIT as the No. 3 top college for photography majors.
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March 31, 2025
He took the iconic Trump fist-pump photo. Now he’s fighting Trump to be allowed back in the Oval Office.
Politico writes about Evan Vucci ’00 (professional photographic illustration) testifying at a court hearing.
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March 31, 2025
AP photojournalist steals the show at court hearing on Trump exclusion
The Washington Post writes about Evan Vucci ’00 (professional photographic illustration).
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March 20, 2025
Grad’s photo inspires new Forever Stamp
A portrait taken by photography alumnus Kwaku Alston ’94 inspired the United States Postal Service’s new Betty White Commemorative Forever Stamp. The stamp will be available to buy on March 27.
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March 20, 2025
Kwaku Alston named Outstanding Alumnus
Kwaku Alston ’94 (photography) has been named RIT’s Outstanding Alumnus for 2024-2025. Established by the Office of the President in 1952, it is the highest honor RIT can bestow upon a graduate.
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March 5, 2025
Professor earns grant for poignant exploration of ancestral ties to slavery
Associate Professor Meredith Davenport’s personal memoir history project, recognized by The Aftermath Project, is a tapestry of historical research, photography, poetry, and fine art used to explore her family’s role in enslavement dating back to the late 1700s.
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March 3, 2025
RIT storytellers capture the heart and hustle of Special Olympics athletes
Students from various majors across RIT made a website providing wall-to-wall coverage of the 2025 Special Olympics New York Winter Games. This was the fourth year RIT partnered with Special Olympics to document the events.
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January 17, 2025
Designing a Star Tracker for Astronaut Don Pettit to Use on the ISS
An essay by Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, published by PetaPixel.