News Stories

Spectrum News speaks to Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, about how alumni trained Artemis II astronauts to capture space imagery and the importance of human perspective in photography.

New York Post reports that RIT alumni Katrina Willoughby and Paul Reichert trained Artemis II astronauts in photography techniques, preparing them to capture high-quality images during the lunar mission.

WROC-TV reports on RIT’s new performing arts center debuting with a sold-out inaugural performance, marking a major addition to the region’s arts and entertainment landscape.

WHEC-TV highlights the opening of RIT’s new 700-plus seat performing arts center, including remarks from RIT President Bill Sanders on its significance as a space for innovation, performance, and community engagement.

WHAM-TV features a photo gallery from the opening of the university’s new performing arts center, which will serve as a hub for creativity and community performances.

Democrat and Chronicle showcases a gallery of RIT’s new performing arts center, showcasing its design, features, and ribbon-cutting event as a major addition to campus and the region’s arts scene.

Spectrum News speaks to architect Michael Maltzan about the design of RIT’s new performing arts center, highlighting its role as a unique, state-of-the-art venue for student and community performances.

Gulf News speaks to Ayda Ghazal, marketing and communications manager at RIT Dubai, about how parents are balancing remote work and children’s online learning, highlighting the role of communication, flexibility, and support networks.

WXXI News features comments from Erica Haskell, director of RIT’s School of Performing Arts, and RIT President Bill Sanders about the opening of the university’s new performing arts center and its role in supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and student creativity.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to Erica Haskell, director of RIT’s School of Performing Arts, about the opening of the university’s new performing arts center and its role in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and the regional arts scene.

Spectrum News reports on the opening of the new RIT Performing Arts Center, a 747-seat venue that will host student and community performances and feature a restored historic pipe organ.

WHAM-TV speaks to Mark Loria, professor of practice in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, about the challenges of maintaining and replacing Rochester’s aging underground water infrastructure.