Rochester Institute of Technology News
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February 1, 2017
Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address
RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration. -
January 31, 2017
Students With Autism Increasing In Colleges, Here's What Schools Are Doing To Support Their Needs
Parent Herald features student Nathan Terrell and RIT's Spectrum Support Program.
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January 31, 2017
2017 Imagine RIT exhibit proposals now accepted
Proposals for exhibits, performances and demonstrations for this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival are now being accepted online. -
January 30, 2017
Image Permanence Institute awarded major grant
RIT’s Image Permanence Institute has received a $182,730 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation and Access Education and Training program in support of “Teaching a Methodology for Photographic Process Identification.” -
January 30, 2017
Graduation Fair 2017 set for Feb. 8
The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for all 2017 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding RIT’s 132nd Commencement Weekend, including talking with representatives from their colleges about ceremonies, receptions and other details. -
January 30, 2017
Protecting interests of international community
U.S. President Donald Trump issued several executive orders pertaining to immigration on Friday. These orders directly and immediately impact members of the RIT community. Campus leadership is reviewing the details of the order and is responding to help students and faculty in need. -
January 27, 2017
RIT celebrates King’s legacy
The Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration, now in its 35th year, featured the Fisk Jubilee Singers, District of Columbia Circuit Court Judge Robert Wilkins and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield. Each shared the ties that bound them, wrapped in the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. -
January 27, 2017
RIT student leaders converge in Dubrovnik
Student Government leaders from RIT’s campuses in Dubai, Dubrovnik, Kosovo, Rochester and Zagreb met in Dubrovnik Jan. 16–19 for the Student Government Global Consortium. -
January 26, 2017
David C. Munson Jr. introduced with high hopes
David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president. -
January 25, 2017
Introducing David C. Munson Jr.
Electrical engineer. Entrepreneur. Mathematician. Musician. Teacher. Researcher. Collaborator... Add grandfather and rapper to the biography. Meet David C. Munson Jr. – RIT’s next president. -
January 25, 2017
Remarks from RIT’s 10th president
Incoming RIT President David C. Munson Jr. addressed the crowd during the announcement of his selection as the 10th president of RIT. -
January 25, 2017
David C. Munson Jr. named RIT’s 10th president
David C. Munson Jr. was introduced to the community today as Rochester Institute of Technology’s 10th president. Munson, who will assume RIT’s top post July 1, was introduced by RIT Board Chair Christine Whitman at a community-wide event this morning in the Gordon Field House.