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  • April 21, 2025

    Two people operating a video camera on a terrace with a palm tree and hills in the background.

    RIT has solidified its presence in Los Angeles through a study-away experience focused on the entertainment industry.

  • April 18, 2025

    Dave Munson and Nancy Munson, dressed in blue gingham suits, walk down a sunny pathway with other adults dressed in Wizard of Oz costumes.

    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.

  • April 10, 2025

    two students descend the steps in R I T's shed building. Many people mill around the multiple levels in the background.

    Five facts about Imagine RIT

    RIT will welcome thousands of people to campus on April 26 for the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, where a record 434 exhibits will be on display. Here are five things to know about the event.

  • April 9, 2025

    a back background with an orange arrow coming up from the lower left reads R I T summer semeter 2025.

    Summer semester registration open

    Registration for RIT’s summer semester, offering in-person and online formats, is open. Undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a 12-week session and two six-week sessions. Graduate students can also enroll in a targeted seven-week session.

  • January 28, 2025

    William Sanders appears walking out from behind a black curtain with the RIT mascot RITchie holding the curtain open.

    William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president

    The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.

  • December 2, 2024

    Two students sit on the floor of a radio booth wearing headsets.

    Nestled in the basement of the Student Alumni Union, the WITR radio station space is a treasure trove of music, personalities, and nostalgia. The station and the music have greatly evolved since its first broadcast in 1961, but one thing has remained constant: the tight-knit network of students and alumni.

  • October 25, 2024

    three men sit at a table with a keyboard and control panel on it. One of the men points to something on a computer screen in front of them.

    Inspired by teachers, RIT grad opens music studio to teach others

    Travis Rankin’s passion for music led him to create the Rochester Music Lab, a vibrant space dedicated to music lessons and community outreach. With his studio, the SOIS alumnus aims to give back by offering opportunities for all ages to explore, learn, and connect through music.

  • September 12, 2024

    R I T President David Munson is shown in side profile from the chest up standing at a podium. Behind him, a screen is lit up with various shares of blue resembling a computer chip.

    RIT President says it’s ‘an extraordinary time at RIT’

    RIT President David Munson delivered his annual Welcome and State of the University address Sept. 12, where he also highlighted a strong enrollment, research milestones, the initial stages of a new strategic plan, and achievements by students, faculty, and staff.