News Stories
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November 2, 2026
Why do galaxies rotate?
The Conversation features an essay by RIT astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Edwin Alexani and Michael Zemcov, professor of physics and director of astrophysical sciences and technology, explaining why galaxies rotate and how gravity and the conservation of angular momentum shape their formation and movement.
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November 2, 2026
GALLERY: College engineering students compete in pumpkin launching contest in Rochester
WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering students participating in a Halloween-themed pumpkin launching competition at the University of Rochester, using handmade catapults, trebuchets, and air cannons to put their engineering skills into practice.
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November 2, 2026
What new research tells us about attracting and retaining effective educators in high-poverty schools
Rochester Business Journal features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, examining research showing how performance-based financial incentives can help disadvantaged schools attract and retain effective teachers, improve student achievement, and offer lessons for Rochester’s public schools.
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October 30, 2026
SUNY ESF’s 5 new bird murals double as artistic expression, bird protection
The Daily Orange speaks with Richard Fadok, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology in the School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, about the dangers of bird collisions with buildings, and the significance of student-led efforts at SUNY-ESF to install bird-friendly murals that help prevent window strikes.
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October 29, 2026
An app for fans of live local music
Rochester Beacon profiles RIT business management alumnus Antonio Calabrese '07 about hapjam, an app that helps music fans discover local live performances by connecting them with nearby bands and venues in Rochester, N.Y., and Tampa Bay, Fla.
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October 27, 2026
Ashlawn Energy scales up clean energy technology at Xerox campus
Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s longstanding partnership with Ashlawn Energy, helping the company optimize its battery technology and scale production at its new Webster facility.
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October 27, 2026
Viruses obey the laws of physics – studying how can help researchers understand why they infect people differently and lead to better treatments
The Conversation features an essay by Tori Russell, biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate; Karin Wuertz-Kozak, Harvey J. Palmer Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering; and Maureen Ferran, professor of biology, exploring how physical forces and tissue stiffness influence viral infections and how this research could lead to better treatments.
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October 21, 2026
Not just for hospitality majors: RIT wine classes can lead to careers or a lifelong hobby
WHEC-TV speaks with Julie Purpura, visiting lecturer of hospitality and tourism management at RIT, about the university’s wine and beverage courses, which offer students hands-on learning experiences that can lead to careers in the beverage industry or foster a lifelong appreciation for wine.
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October 20, 2026
College groups, election officials push to get younger generation out to vote
Spectrum News speaks with Kathryn Cilano, director of the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, about RIT's Roar the Vote campaign, which helps students access reliable voting information, navigate the registration process, and participate in elections.
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October 20, 2026
RIT cybersecurity expert explains French grocery store hack
News Radio WHAM 1180 talks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity at RIT, about the cyber hacking of French grocery store freezers. (Interview starts at 1 minutes, 42 seconds.)
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October 19, 2026
Page Turners: Fall into fresh reads as football season kicks off
Sports Business Journal features the book Ralph C. Wilson Jr., The Conscience of the NFL, published by RIT Press, by sports historian Greg D. Tranter. The book explores the Buffalo Bills founder’s influence on Buffalo and his role in shaping the NFL.
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October 19, 2026
Science icon Bill Nye speaks at RIT’s homecoming
WROC-TV highlights RIT’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, which featured a special appearance by renowned science educator Bill Nye.