News Stories

GCC Business News highlights RIT Dubai’s new Master of Science in Integrative Design, an interdisciplinary program combining design, technology, business, and human-centered thinking to prepare graduates to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Spectrum News speaks with Matthew Wright, professor and chair of cybersecurity at RIT, about growing cyber threats to public water systems and the importance of stronger cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure.

Rochester Business Journal reports that Sujatha Ramanujan has been named CEO of the STELLAR Engine, which brings RIT together with regional partners to advance next-generation laser technology, workforce development, and economic growth.

Hinda Mandell, professor of journalism, appeared on Notre Dame's Designed for Learning podcast to discuss using crochet and other hands-on activities to engage students, support learning, and draw their attention away from digital spaces.

CITY remembers Jay Lincoln, a Rochester artist and longtime instructor in RIT’s illustration program, highlighting his distinctive caricatures, contributions to the local arts community, and influence on students. 

WHAM-TV speaks with RIT alumnus Joe Burke '89 (graphic design) following his successful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, pitching his product, Ollyball, to investors and landing a $250,000 investment with Shark Lori Greiner.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s 25 percent increase in student enrollment as UAE students explore degree programs and career opportunities at KT UniExpo.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s global study opportunities, which allow students to study at RIT campuses in New York and Croatia while maintaining their tuition rates and scholarships.

WROC-TV highlights RIT’s University-Wide Career Fair, where thousands of students connected with more than 200 employers for co-op, internship and full-time job opportunities.

José Zagal, director of the School of Interactive Games and Media, joined an episode of the Dice in Mind podcast where he discusses his path to academia, publishing a book about Dungeons & Dragons, and game scholarship advice.

Rochester Business Journal features alumna Jennifer Hungate '13 (civil engineering technology), founder of Hungate Construction, discussing her path to business ownership and efforts to expand opportunities for women in the construction industry.

WROC-TV speaks with Erik Golen, principal lecturer and director of RIT’s artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree program, about how AI works and its expanding applications and the importance of safeguards as the technology advances.