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June 18, 2025
New RIT technologies help minimize global textile waste
A research team at Golisano Institute for Sustainability is developing a fully automated system to identify, sort, and disassemble garments at high speed and in high volume to address a critical global waste problem.
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June 13, 2025
RIT honors Munsons with surprise amphitheater naming at farewell celebration
The naming of the Dave and Nancy Munson Amphitheater, part of the new Music Performance Theater, was revealed at a celebration on June 12 in the SHED, surprising the couple before a crowd of students, alumni, dignitaries, board members, and family members.
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June 6, 2025
AI brain-computer interface expert and former Oxford University professor joins RIT
Former Oxford University professor Newton Howard is fueled by his fascination with quantum biology and neuroscience. This fall, Howard will bring his enthusiasm and expertise to RIT’s School of Individualized Study as a professor of practice.
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June 4, 2025
Summer construction projects underway at RIT
The campus may seem quiet, but RIT Facilities Management Services is in high gear, racing to complete over 100 construction projects before students return in late August.
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May 30, 2025
Sneak peek of Michael Maltzan's RIT Music Performance Theater construction progress
Archinect details updates from Michael Maltzan Architecture regarding the firm's forthcoming project: RIT's Music Performance Theater. The 750-seat venue is expected to open to the public later this year, according to the LA-based firm.
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May 28, 2025
Separating the art from the artist
Thomas Warfield, director of dance and professor of practice at NTID's Department for Performing Arts, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss consumer's relationships with artists and their creative work, and whether one can truly separate the art from the artist.
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April 25, 2025
Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend
Spectrum News provides a peek at exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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April 24, 2025
Things to do this weekend in Rochester! (April 25-27)
WROC-TV includes Imagine RIT on its list of things to do on Saturday.
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April 24, 2025
Getting creative at Imagine RIT
FOX Rochester highlights some of the exhibits coming up at Imagine RIT.
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April 24, 2025
Guide to Imagine RIT
Visit Rochester gives an overview of activities happening at Imagine RIT.
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April 24, 2025
RIT students to showcase innovative projects at Imagine RIT Saturday
WHEC-TV showcases the innovation and creativity that will be on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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April 24, 2025
‘Variety’ names RIT as one of the top film schools in North America
RIT’s School of Film and Animation has a growing reputation in Hollywood and has been recognized by the entertainment industry for its high-achieving alumni who graduate with expertise in cutting-edge technology.