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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.

AP News highlights the National Science Teaching Association partnering with the Army STEM Education Consortium, led by Rochester Institute of Technology, to expand STEM learning opportunities and strengthen the future workforce pipeline.

WHEC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about RIT leading the Army STEM Education Consortium to expand STEM education and workforce development programs 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.)

Graduates from RIT's Class of 2026 share what's next for them. From jobs with national and global companies to prestigious graduate programs and life-changing careers, these students have amazing futures ahead.

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

The U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics has awarded RIT a premier cooperative agreement to establish and lead the Army STEM Education Consortium.

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.)

RIT President Bill Sanders has appointed Christine “Chris” Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1.

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.)