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May 9, 2025
Astro Teller encourages Class of 2025 to unlock their creativity and be grateful
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.
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May 7, 2025
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April 30, 2025
Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too.
The Associated Press publishes a piece co-authored by marketing student Max Conway discussing the changing price of coffee due to climate change and tariffs.
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April 29, 2025
To nearshore or not to nearshore: A not-so-simple question
An essay by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of the Saunders College of Business, discussing shifting production of goods from China to Mexico and nearby regions with Laharish Guntuka, assistant professor, and Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the Department of Management, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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April 28, 2025
Hospitality graduate books ticket to Voyage program
Samantha Phillips, a graduating hospitality and tourism management major, has been selected for Marriott International’s prestigious Voyage Leadership Development Program, a fast-track career pathway designed to prepare high-potential college graduates for leadership roles in hotel operations and management.
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April 26, 2025
Alumni explore the future of artificial intelligence at Imagine RIT symposium
Annual Futurists Symposium features experts on the blending of technology, the arts, and design.
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April 21, 2025
RIT solidifies its place in LA
Each fall semester, RIT in LA students attend classes and gain work experience while living on the West Coast. Students come home with experiences that will help pave the way to a career in the entertainment industry.
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April 21, 2025
RIT alumni innovators to speak at Futurists Symposium on April 25
The annual Futurists Symposium features a unique collection of the university’s alumni innovators, all highlighting their expertise on a variety of topics. The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Ingle Auditorium.
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April 18, 2025
That’s a wrap! Munson’s movies mark an RIT era
RIT’s 10th president will be remembered for many things after he retires June 30—construction of the SHED, completion of the 2025 Strategic Plan, creation of the Performing Arts Scholarship program. But a key piece of David Munson’s legacy is the six playful and sometimes wacky videos that welcomed students each year to RIT.
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April 17, 2025
RIT hosts AI Workshop to form industry-university consortium
RIT hosted a forward-thinking two-day workshop focused on building a university-industry consortium dedicated to advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) research.
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April 14, 2025
Students build community through beats and BARS
RIT’s Black Artists & Records Society builds community and opportunity for student creatives through live events and creative collaboration.
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April 11, 2025
Could tariffs rev up Rochester's auto manufacturing again? 'Quickly' says UAW
Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the Department of Management, speaks to WHAM-TV about tariff related infrastructure and capacity issues.