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Technical Theatre Pathways, a new course offered by RIT’s School of Performing Arts, gives students a full picture of the varied behind-the-scenes roles that help bring a stage performance to life.

RIT continues its run as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. 

RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2027 guide to the best cybersecurity master’s degrees. The graduate program was ranked No. 11 and noted for its academic quality.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.

Democrat and Chronicle highlights RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and its annual ROC the Pitch competition, which awarded $25,000 in grants to local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT School of Communication lecturer Julio Sáenz, WXXI’s chief content officer, who was named the 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association.

Design Magazine features Josh Owen, Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design and director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, and his Unboxed: The Topography of Josh Owen exhibition at RIT City Art Space, which explores his creative career through a modular installation of 55 works.

Rochester Beacon speaks with Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, about concerns over new federal visa rules and their potential impact on international students, university programs, and recruitment.

Tech Policy Press features an essay by RIT professors Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, and Divya Ramjee, assistant professor of criminal justice, examining why growing public opposition to Flock surveillance cameras and AI data centers may reflect concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the increasing visibility of technology’s impacts.

Visitors attending this year’s ESL Rochester Fringe Festival may not realize they’re also experiencing an unofficial celebration of Rochester Institute of Technology’s creativity. More than 30 performances feature RIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni showcasing the university’s artistic talent.

The Liangxiao Zhu Tutoring Center, in RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is open to any student taking introductory programming courses offered in the computing college.