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The annual flu vaccine is like a software update for the immune system, an RIT expert in biochemistry and microbiology says.

Rochester Business Journal features alumna Jennifer Hungate '13 (civil engineering technology), founder of Hungate Construction, discussing her path to business ownership and efforts to expand opportunities for women in the construction industry.

WROC-TV speaks with Erik Golen, principal lecturer and director of RIT’s artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree program, about how AI works and its expanding applications and the importance of safeguards as the technology advances.

Poets & Quants for Undergrads highlights RIT’s Saunders College of Business as one of the biggest movers in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 undergraduate business rankings, rising 19 spots to No. 58.

WHEC-TV highlights RIT’s continued placement among the nation’s top universities, ranking No. 95 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities list and marking its fourth consecutive year in the top 100.

Hands-on educational experience is key to future innovation, and students in RIT’s Freshman Imaging Project receive it as soon as they step foot on campus.

Technical Theatre Pathways, a new course offered by RIT’s School of Performing Arts, gives students a full picture of the varied behind-the-scenes roles that help bring a stage performance to life.

RIT continues its run as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. 

RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2027 guide to the best cybersecurity master’s degrees. The graduate program was ranked No. 11 and noted for its academic quality.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.

Democrat and Chronicle highlights RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and its annual ROC the Pitch competition, which awarded $25,000 in grants to local small businesses and entrepreneurs.