Rochester Institute of Technology News

Hinda Mandell, professor of journalism, appeared on Notre Dame's Designed for Learning podcast to discuss using crochet and other hands-on activities to engage students, support learning, and draw their attention away from digital spaces.

RIT artist-teachers in the visual arts-all grades program are sharing their creative expertise with guests of the Strong National Museum of Play's interactive makerspace, the Play Lab.

An RIT student and his team took home the first-place grand prize at HackMIT 2026, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hackathon. The team developed a low-cost testing device so anyone can check whether their medicine is real.

CITY remembers Jay Lincoln, a Rochester artist and longtime instructor in RIT’s illustration program, highlighting his distinctive caricatures, contributions to the local arts community, and influence on students. 

The future of occupational therapy is on display at RIT in a suite of cutting-edge laboratories that support RIT’s new doctorate in occupational therapy.

RIT undergraduate electrical engineering student Aiden Morris has received a prestigious SMART Scholarship which he hopes will position him for a civilian career with the U.S. military.

A day of problem-solving, machining, and microelectronics gave future engineers a look at university-level research.

WHAM-TV speaks with RIT alumnus Joe Burke '89 (graphic design) following his successful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, pitching his product, Ollyball, to investors and landing a $250,000 investment with Shark Lori Greiner.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s 25 percent increase in student enrollment as UAE students explore degree programs and career opportunities at KT UniExpo.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s global study opportunities, which allow students to study at RIT campuses in New York and Croatia while maintaining their tuition rates and scholarships.

Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.

RIT's Baja team captured first place at the Baja SAE Ohio competition, outperforming 83 collegiate teams from around the world. The win positions RIT Baja No. 2 in North America for the 2026 season.