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August 6, 2018
![David Moffittt poses for a photo at his office desk. His computer is turned so the screen is facing the camera and the design for the beer label is pulled up on photoshop.]()
Alumnus designs label for RIT-themed beer
When David Moffitt ’07 (film and animation) began studying at RIT, he never imagined he would design labels for beer inspired by his alma mater. -
August 6, 2018
![An aerial view of RIT's entrance in 1966. Much of the landscape is barren because the construction was not yet finished.]()
Industrial design blitz celebrates anniversary
A century-old oak tree that majestically stood at RIT’s Henrietta campus entrance when the first students arrived will be incorporated into the 50th anniversary celebration as part of the T-Minus 151 industrial design project. -
August 6, 2018
![Shehzil Malik sits at her desk and poses for a photo. Her desk and wall are covered in colorful artwork.]()
Alumna creates feminist art and clothing line
Shehzil Malik ’14 (visual communication design) is a designer who has extensive experience as an advocate for social change. She believes in gender equality with every fiber of her being and hopes her work can help women around the world realize the power they have as individuals. -
August 6, 2018
![A group of graduating students from Rochester Prep High School stand on a stage and hold up t-shirts from the colleges they have been accepted into for the fall.]()
RIT helps prep Rochester seniors for next step
The Rochester Prep High School graduating class of 25 students received 96 college acceptances, and 100 percent of these students will attend college in the fall--three of whom will attend RIT. -
August 6, 2018
![Mike Blain and his wife surrounded by RIT honors program students and Tamra Werner, director of alumni relations celebrating his birthday.]()
RIT Hillel founder leaves lasting impact
By 1954, Mike Blain ’57 (printing) had survived the Holocaust and the Korean War and wanted a college education. He finished at RIT in three years, worked as an associate editor for Reporter magazine and started RIT Hillel, the Jewish student group that continues 64 years later. -
August 6, 2018
![Melanie and Steve Shapiro pose for a photo wearing sweatshirts with the logo of their newest company, Token, on the front of it.]()
Inventors develop ring to combat cyber threats
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs and RIT graduates Steve and Melanie Shapiro are celebrating the success of their third start-up, Token, an identity technology company that manufactures a biometric, encrypted ring with a fingerprint sensor with two-factor authentication. -
July 30, 2018
![Stars drawn on the palm of a hand.]()
RIT professor joins Magnum Photos
Gregory Halpern, an associate professor in RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, is one of only five nominees selected this year into Magnum Photos, which represents some of the world’s most well-known photographers. -
July 23, 2018
![person waving next to her statue of Frederick Douglass.]()
Douglass monuments bring history to life
Olivia Kim, an adjunct professor in RIT’s School of Art, has created three monuments, with more to come, to honor Frederick Douglass’ living legacy. -
July 13, 2018
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July 10, 2018
![A group of visual editors look at computer screens]()
RIT hosts international field of professionals for visual storytelling workshop
Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Art and Design was recently filled with professional photographers, photo editors, journalists, marketers and designers from around the world.
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July 9, 2018
![Magic Center building exterior.]()
David Long appointed director of MAGIC Center
David Long, associate professor in RIT’s College of Art and Design, has been appointed director of RIT’s Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity and MAGIC Spell Studios. Long is founder and chair of the motion picture science program in RIT’s School of Film and Animation. -
July 5, 2018
