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May 14, 2026
COSMOS-Web team releases the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web
Nearly one year ago, the COSMOS-Web research team released the largest view ever of the universe. Now, scientists have released a map showing more detail on the density of galaxies in the universe.
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May 6, 2026
RIT Dubai launches new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
Mid East Information highlights the launch of RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program, with Panagiotis Kokkalis, chair and associate professor of business and management, discussing its focus on bridging business and technology skills.
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April 30, 2026
ROTC Army/SOIS graduate focuses on military intelligence and public affairs
As a graduating Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Ryn Pease combined experience in military science with a BS degree in military and political communication in the School of Individualized Study.
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April 24, 2026
‘Variety’ recognizes RIT as one of the top innovative film schools in the country
RIT’s School of Film and Animation has been continuously recognized as being among the best film and animation schools in the country. The latest recognition comes from Variety magazine’s 2026 Education Impact Report.
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April 23, 2026
From RIT to Fiji—RIT senior joins the Peace Corps
Jillian Antol, a double major in global public health and criminal justice, is postponing law school for the Peace Corps.
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April 20, 2026
RIT welcomes UPWARDS partners from U.S. and Japanese universities
Each year, representatives from six U.S. and five Japanese universities meet regularly to discuss curriculum projects, research developments, and collaborations among partners to advance the next generation workforce for the semiconductor industry.
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April 15, 2026
Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archives on display in Italy
Triennale di Milano, a museum of art and design in Italy, is hosting the first major retrospective on Lella and Massimo Vignelli’s contributions to international design and graphic culture.
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April 13, 2026
Artemis II astronauts were trained to take amazing snaps by elite NY tech school alums
New York Post reports that RIT alumni Katrina Willoughby and Paul Reichert trained Artemis II astronauts in photography techniques, preparing them to capture high-quality images during the lunar mission.
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April 8, 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology Concludes Tiger Pride 2026 in New Delhi
Business News This Week reports on RIT’s Tiger Pride 2026 event in New Delhi, featuring comments from Daniel Kopperud, assistant director of Strategic Global Enrollment Initiatives.
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April 7, 2026
RIT students put on the RITz for the first time in a decade
RIT hospitality students have revived “Puttin’ on the RITz” after nearly a decade, designing and executing a global-themed, student-run fundraiser from concept to completion as a hands-on experience.
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April 6, 2026
RIT alumni train Artemis II astronauts in photography
The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are well equipped to document their journey around the moon because of training from Katrina Willoughby ’04 and Paul Reichert ’01. The flight operations imagery instructors gave the astronauts training for about two years before the launch on April 1.
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March 27, 2026
RIT to recognize five distinguished leaders at 2026 commencement
Five renowned individuals with contributions to science, business, technology, and the arts will receive honorary degrees from RIT.