News Stories

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.

As a graduating Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Ryn Pease combined experience in military science with a BS degree in military and political communication in the School of Individualized Study.

Engineering technology graduate Talitha Sutton is putting computing technology skills and STEM advocacy to use for social good.

History major Julia Resciniti is headed to law school in the fall, bringing her one step closer to her career goal of becoming a disability rights lawyer and policy advocate.

Tyler Mahan has learned how to balance Division I hockey and his academic programs. Now, he weighs professional hockey offers in North America and Europe against a career in finance at Deloitte.

Harvey J. Palmer Professor Karin Wuertz-Kozak is researching how CRISPR gene editing and stem cells could transform the future of regenerative medicine therapy for degenerative disc disease, a major cause of chronic back pain.

Computer science student Melanie Couillard stayed busy at RIT in academics, club leadership, and performing arts, and is now on to a new career in IT at the New York State Department of Health.

The Conversation features a column by Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, examining cybersecurity risks and strategies related to emerging technologies.