News
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July 24, 2026
RIT warns of rising phishing scams targeting college students and financial aid
WROC-TV interviews RIT Chief Information Security Officer Aldwin Maloto about some of the most common ways to differentiate a legitimate message from a phishing attempt.
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June 22, 2026
James Watters to retire from RIT June 30
Since 1994, James Watters has served RIT as a member of the Finance and Administration team, including over 20 years as senior vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer.
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June 3, 2026
RIT campus improvement projects underway
With the spring semester concluded, the RIT campus remains busy with nearly 100 construction and renovation projects underway to welcome new and returning students in August.
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May 6, 2026
RIT announces dual leadership moves with Saunders’ dean transition, CFO appointment
Rochester Business Journal reports on leadership transitions at RIT, including Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, announcing plans to step down, and the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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May 4, 2026
RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO
Rochester Business Journal reports on the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, with RIT President Bill Sanders highlighting her leadership experience and upcoming role in advancing the university’s strategic priorities. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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May 4, 2026
RIT appoints Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer
RIT President Bill Sanders has appointed Christine “Chris” Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1.
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April 1, 2026
Bright Spot: Plant-based push
WHAM-TV reports that RIT has reached a 50% plant-based dining menu, highlighting its partnership with Humane World for Animals to expand sustainable food options on campus.
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April 1, 2026
RIT becomes first university in NY State to have a 50% plant-based menu
WHEC-TV reports that RIT has become the first university in New York to offer a 50% plant-based dining menu, highlighting its partnership with Humane World for Animals and student support for sustainable food options.
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October 27, 2025
Visiting chefs and family recipes offer international flavor to RIT meal options
While pizza, burgers, salads, and subs remain popular choices for hungry college students, there are more options than ever before at RIT dining halls thanks to ethnic dishes brought by visiting chefs and family recipes from staff.
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October 15, 2025
RIT expands emergency medical service with second ambulance
WHEC-TV highlights the new ambulance in the RIT Ambulance fleet.
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October 15, 2025
RIT enhances emergency response with new campus ambulance
WROC-TV outlines how the new ambulance will help serve both RIT and the surrounding community.
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October 15, 2025
Rochester Institute of Technology awarded $272,000 for a second ambulance
WXXI speaks to John Chizmadia, production engineer for University Production Services and captain of training and clinical care for RIT Ambulance, about the new ambulance.