News Stories

  • June 3, 2024

    Construction workers are shown working on the face of a five story residence hall.

    Summer construction projects underway

    Summer construction projects are full speed ahead at RIT, including numerous improvements to greet students in August, such as new roofing, air conditioning, and refreshes in residence halls.

  • May 1, 2024

    four students sit at a table testing a small product in one of the SHEDs makerspaces.

    What’s being made in the SHED

    Making at RIT has hit a new level now that several makerspaces in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) have opened to provide students access to equipment and support for classwork, club advancement, and personal projects.

  • April 27, 2024

    crowd of people walking along the quarter mile during Imagine RIT

    Artificial intelligence, robots, glass blowing, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what thousands of visitors experienced at the 2024 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 27.

  • April 25, 2024

    a group of staff members in yellow shirts gather under a tent being used as an information booth.

    Staff volunteers make Imagine RIT shine

    Imagine RIT requires an extraordinary amount of support to run smoothly. To help create an unforgettable experience, more than 200 staff volunteers commit their time to the event by handing out welcome bags, supervising parking lots, and showing campus visitors around the bustling festival. Imagine RIT runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.

  • April 22, 2024

    a colorful background is set behind the text Futurists Symposium.

    RIT alumni and faculty innovators to speak at Futurists Symposium on April 26

    A highlight of this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival takes place one day before thousands of visitors descend on campus. The annual Futurists Symposium, featuring a unique collection of the university’s alumni and faculty innovators, will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in the Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Spell Studios.

  • April 22, 2024

    The SHED is shown in the background as students mill about the outside area and walk past it.

    The SHED marks its Imagine RIT debut April 27

    The SHED, touted as the new heartbeat of campus, makes its Imagine RIT debut this year. This multi-use facility embodies RIT's blend of technology, the arts, and design, offering a vibrant hub for creativity, interdisciplinary learning, and innovative performances year-round.

  • April 16, 2024

    a poster for the Unlabeled music fest is shown with lime green text on a gray background.

    Six-hour RIT Unlabeled Music Festival takes over the SHED on April 20

    RIT's second annual Unlabeled Music Festival, part of SpringFest 2024, will showcase over 40 student acts across four stages in the innovative SHED building on April 20. From rock bands to a cappella and electronic music, the festival highlights the growing interest and talent in performing arts at RIT.

  • April 15, 2024

    a poster with dark pastel colors is shown with earth in the background and the silhouette of a mans face entering the frame from the left.

    RIT Singers team up with Madrigalia and RIT exhibitors

    The RIT Singers will join members of the local singing group Madrigalia to present a concert dedicated to protecting and sustaining the Earth, and revitalizing nature. Formed in 1975, the chamber choir has collaborated with local and international audiences as well as premiering new works.