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Hockey is constantly evolving, expanding into new communities and welcoming new voices. RIT alumna Julia Takatsuka ’18 (graphic design) is helping lead that change from one of the NHL’s youngest outposts: her native Pacific Northwest.

Ryan Adriandhy '19 MFA (film and animation) speaks to Deadline about his directorial debut for the movie Jumbo, which features a boy attempting to stage a play in a local talent show after feeling underestimated by his peers.

The Associated Press publishes a piece co-authored by photojournalism student Toni Duncan about cities like Rochester, N.Y., being called potential climate havens for those fleeing extreme weather.

Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.

WHEC-TV features illustration student Eian-Gabriel Sinclair, who is set to graduate from RIT today at 18 years old.

Helping her father with small renovation projects eventually led Autumn Howard to connecting her skills in that area with interior design and architecture aspirations, which she is fulfilling at RIT through the the 4+2 BFA/M.Arch pathway. 

The Associated Press publishes a piece co-authored by photojournalism student Caitlyn Daproza discussing how U.S. organic farming acreage has declined, as many farmers find the USDA certification costly and restrictive.

Max Schaefer ’25 (motion picture science) did it all at RIT. He was a mainstay on student and commercial production sets. A live shader for RIT Sports Network hockey broadcasts. A leader in RIT’s Fraternity Life community. Conducted virtual production and motion capture research. And enjoyed an inspiring work experience with Universal Studios Hollywood.

WROC-TV speaks to Meredith Davenport, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about the research.

WROC-TV speaks to John Aasp, gallery director, and photography student Skylier Grooms about the benefits of the new location for RIT's downtown gallery.

Between a moving performance, building an award-winning iron-melting device, and featured exhibitions, RIT students, faculty, staff and alumni were present in every corner of the National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices.