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April 15, 2025
‘Rochester History’ explores deaf spaces in 19th-century New York
The Rochester History journal's 21st-century makeover is turning heads and winning accolades and grant funding.
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March 19, 2025
Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives
An essay by Elizabeth Call, university archivist, published by The Conversation.
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March 7, 2025
RIT students make a VR impression by digitizing 19th century printing press
WROC talks to faculty and staff members involved in creating a VR experience of the Kelmscott/Goudy Albion press.
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March 5, 2025
Experience a 19th century printing press on RIT's VR app
Spectrum News talks to faculty and staff members involved in creating a VR experience of the Kelmscott/Goudy Albion press.
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March 5, 2025
Freedom of the (virtual) press
City speaks to faculty and staff members involved in creating a VR experience of the Kelmscott/Goudy Albion press.
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March 3, 2025
Saul Bass’ iconic graphic designs are the focus of a new RIT Press book
Bass’ work ranges from the iconic movie poster and title sequences of the 1955 film noir, The Man with the Golden Arm, to familiar corporate logos for the Girl Scouts, United Way, Special Olympics, Exxon, AT&T, and more.
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February 26, 2025
Sculptor Albert Paley gives personal archive to RIT
The Albert Paley Collection in the RIT Archives preserves the legacy of a celebrated working artist, entrepreneur, and educator. Paley is known around the world for his large-scale municipal works, sculptures, gates, architectural pieces, furniture design, and decorative arts.
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February 19, 2025
RIT app on Steam brings 19th-century printing to life
RIT students are using a new technology to capture an old experience. Their virtual reality app simulates printing on a 19th-century cast iron hand-press that once belonged to British designer William Morris.
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February 12, 2025
Interdisciplinary collaborations drive innovation in cultural heritage preservation
RIT’s interdisciplinary collaborations enrich research across the university and beyond. Two of these collaborative projects recently received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of a total $22.6 million in grants given to support humanities projects across the nation.
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December 2, 2024
WITR: Come for the music, stay for the community
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.
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October 29, 2024
RIT students raise awareness about mural art through TunnelVision
Students are bringing mural art into the spotlight through TunnelVision, an immersive project designed to engage and inspire. The initiative transforms the residence hall tunnels into a vibrant gallery, showcasing student-created murals. It aims to foster community and spark conversations about public art on campus.
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October 23, 2024
Exhibit bridges generations of alumni
The exhibit, located in the RIT Archives Photo Alumni Gallery, showcases Toni Pepe’s journey as a photography educator and artist, exploring themes of women in society and motherhood. The project fosters connections between alumni and RIT through curated exhibits and oral histories.
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