News Stories

Arriving at RIT or the first time can be daunting; it means new faces, new (mostly brick) buildings, and some unwritten rules that students must learn on their own. We asked a few seasoned Tigers for advice on the RIT student experience.

Yasmine Ibrahim understands the challenges students face and the opportunities Student Government can offer to make positive differences.

Good Housekeeping speaks with Chelsea Petree, director of Parent and Family Programs at RIT, about how parents can support students as they transition to college, including giving them independence, letting them work through challenges on their own, and maintaining a familiar space at home.

RIT has launched a redesigned mobile app, bringing the information and services students use frequently into a single, easier-to-navigate experience, informed by student feedback, focus groups, and usage data.

The Boston Globe posts an essay from Evan Selinger, professor in the Department of Philosophy. (This content requires a subscription to view.)

O&P Almanac highlights RIT research advancing 3D-bioprinted finger prostheses that combine flexible, biocompatible materials, smart sensors, and mechanical properties designed to enable more natural movement and a sense of touch.

Poynter speaks with Ke Xu, assistant professor of physics, about the growing computing demands of artificial intelligence and how AI is changing the scale and intensity of data center use.

Bizpreneur Middle East highlights RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, speaking to Muhieddin Amer, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at RIT Dubai, about the program.

The Seattle Times speaks with RIT environmental science professor Christy Tyler about the potential health risks of microplastics released from plastic cutting boards and what consumers should consider when choosing between plastic and wood. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Amanda Bosh '24 (MBA), executive director of Lowell Observatory, was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article exploring whether older applicants are too old to pursue an MBA, sharing her experience and advice as a non-traditional student.

Basis Point Insight publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the quality of jobs available and the skills required to perform them.

RIT industrial design student Maggie Wagner applied her problem-solving skills to the miniaturized world of fingerboarding during an internship at Teak Tuning, a leading professional fingerboard designer and manufacturer.