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Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

Researchers have created a new tool to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT. Using this innovation, developers can build more trustworthy AI systems and users can see which LLMs contradict themselves.

Ovation was created nearly a decade ago to push students to be more creative, innovative, complex thinkers, traits that are desirable with prospective employers.

ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.

The Independent Professional Development course was developed last year to reflect fluctuations in the current job market and to support students who, despite their best efforts, have not yet secured co-ops.

Observing the work of other artists is one of the many ways an illustrator can grow and hone their own skills. Presto, an annual workshop series offered by RIT’s illustration program, aims to facilitate this type of peer-to-peer learning.

RIT alumnus Adam Giammarese’s work in chaos theory has earned him the Edward N. Lorenz Early Career Award, an annual recognition by the publication Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science.

Scientists using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have made one of the most detailed, high-resolution maps of dark matter ever produced.

The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as No. 13 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”

As a second-year biomedical sciences major and honors student on a pre-med track, Rachel Smith sought out hands-on research experience to prepare for the rigors of medical school.

Troy Ramiscal is director of the College Activities Board, a student-led organization that provides a wide assortment of events for students.

RIT will welcome Eddie Glaude Jr. as the keynote speaker for the 44th annual Expressions of King’s Legacy program at noon on Thursday, Jan. 29, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for planning purposes.