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February 16, 2026
Introductory business program helps first-year students make lasting connections
Making the transition to college can be challenging, but a program at Saunders College of Business helps ease that stress. The Freshman Experience: BIZ 1+2 program is built around the concept that students succeed when they feel supported by their professors and peers.
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February 16, 2026
Exhibition, talk features influential artist Charles Gaines '67
Charles Gaines '67 MFA (art and design), a pivotal figure in the field of conceptual art, has an upcoming exhibition in RIT’s University Gallery that traces a loose arc of his career and illustrates his sustained interest in the lyrical potential of logical systems. He will also give a companion artist talk Thursday, March 26.
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February 13, 2026
Student finds co-op success in the transportation industry
Before coming to RIT, Jacob Brodeur didn’t know what other opportunities were available to him in the urbanism industry. But the skills and experiential learning opportunities he gained by studying humanities, computing, and design offered a new path.
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February 12, 2026
Student Producer Program develops leaders capable of taking projects to the finish line
By offering real-world experience managing teams and clients, MAGIC Spell Studios’ new Student Producer Program presents students with unique opportunities to fully engage in digital media projects under development. -
February 11, 2026
Imaging science Ph.D. student advances photo conservation
Imaging science Ph.D. student Diane Knauf is shining new light on old images with help from a grant from the National Park Service.
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February 10, 2026
Top 25 Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Programs (2026)
RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2026 guide to the best bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity. The program was ranked No. 8 and noted as a great choice for hands-on education.
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February 10, 2026
Researchers develop new method for predicting chaos
Mathematician Edward Lorenz used the butterfly effect to explain chaos theory in the 1960s. Now, decades later, a team from RIT has developed a method to predict chaos using less data, fewer parameters, and a more user-friendly format.
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February 9, 2026
RIT students dive deep into the Albert Paley Collection to curate exhibit
Paley is internationally renowned for his large-scale decorative arts, and has a long association with RIT as a Distinguished Professor and artist-in-residence in the School for American Crafts.
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February 9, 2026
Twelve graduates honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.
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February 9, 2026
Research reveals which popular generative AI chatbots lie
Researchers have created a new tool to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT. Using this innovation, developers can build more trustworthy AI systems and users can see which LLMs contradict themselves.
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February 9, 2026
Double Stop wins Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase
Ovation was created nearly a decade ago to push students to be more creative, innovative, complex thinkers, traits that are desirable with prospective employers.
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February 6, 2026
ArtEx students find community by leaning into creativity
ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.