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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.)

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.

Elan Lee, creator of the Exploding Kittens gaming empire, has been named RIT’s Outstanding Alumnus for 2026.

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.