Tiger's Tale

July 19, 2024

Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens game created by RIT alum debuts on Netflix


Exploding Kittens, the animated series based on the game, premiered on Netflix July 12. The nine-episode first season brings characters from the game to life and introduces new ones. It also coincides with updates to the Netflix Exploding Kittens mobile game and new show-adapted merchandise.

Read more about the card game turned animated series >

Comedian Charlie Berens and Marvel superhero actress Alaqua Cox will appear at this year’s RIT’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend in October.

Comic and Marvel Cinematic Universe actress scheduled for Brick City Weekend

This year's RIT Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend promises an exciting lineup with two headliners: Charlie Berens, who has been featured on networks including Comedy Central, and Alaqua Cox, who is a talented Marvel Cinematic Universe actress.

Read more about our Brick City Weekend headliners >

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RIT received two major recent research awards:
$40 Million in federal funds for semiconductor research >

NSF funding to further develop technology to assist with cardiac care >

RIT President David Munson standing in the SHED.

RIT President David Munson announces plans to step down in 2025

RIT President David Munson will retire in 2025 after leading the university for eight years and capping an illustrious 40-plus-year career in higher education. His last day in office will be June 30, 2025.

Read more about President Munson > 

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An exciting year ahead for Performing Arts at RIT

RIT Performing Arts is abundant on and off campus. Join us for a performance this year at the Rochester Fringe Festival, Brick City Weekend, or at any of our productions during the 24/25 Season.

Check out the Performing Arts calendar >

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Join the RIT Alumni Book Club

Get excited! A new reading period for the RIT Alumni Book Club will begin on Friday, August 2 and will run through Friday, October 4. The book for this reading period will be Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals About Your Brain and its Quirks by Marc Dingman.

Sign up for the Alumni Book Club >

Sam Brett AS '97

Sam Brett AS '97 named Grand Marshal for 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival

2024 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival announces Grand Marshal, alum, Sam Brett AS '97. Sam has significantly contributed to improving the lives of Rochester's LGBTQ+ community.

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New Alumni Career Opportunities

Western Union job link

Western Union, Pittsburgh, PA

Account Development Executive
Career Connect #167444

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Kimley-Horn, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Civil Engineer - Development Services
Career Connect #167417

Class Notes

Jim Hamilton MS  ’88

Jim Hamilton MS ’88 has written and illustrated a new book, “Falling: Amazing Survival Stories.”

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Congratulations to Kara Calandrelli BFA ’99 who obtained her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration.

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