News Stories

Yahoo Finance spotlights the National Science Teaching Association joining the Army STEM Education Consortium, led by RIT, to support nationwide STEM education and workforce development initiatives.

Rochester Beacon speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, and RIT President Bill Sanders about RIT leading the Army STEM Education Consortium to expand STEM education and workforce development pathways nationwide.

Mid East Information highlights the launch of RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program, with Panagiotis Kokkalis, chair and associate professor of business and management, discussing its focus on bridging business and technology skills.

Rochester Business Journal reports on leadership transitions at RIT, including Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, announcing plans to step down, and the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering students winning a statewide competition for developing an assistive system to help workers with disabilities lift heavy materials.

Rochester Business Journal reports on the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, with RIT President Bill Sanders highlighting her leadership experience and upcoming role in advancing the university’s strategic priorities. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

WXXI speaks to Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for Research, about RIT’s continued growth in doctoral education and research funding, as the university prepares to award a record number of Ph.D. degrees.

Rochester Business Journal features a column by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, on how business education is evolving to embrace artificial intelligence, preparing students to use AI tools while maintaining critical thinking and core skills. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

Architectural Record features RIT’s new performing arts center, designed by Michael Maltzan, highlighting its bold contemporary design, innovative use of materials, and role as a new gateway and creative hub on campus.

The Conversation features a column by Andre Hudson, dean of the College of Science, examining the evolution of synthetic biology and its potential, limitations, and ethical implications following the legacy of J. Craig Venter.

WHEC-TV highlights Tom Brenner '16 (photojournalism), who captured widely circulated photos of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secret Service agents, and includes comments from William Snyder, professor of photographic arts and sciences.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.