News Stories

The Conversation features a piece co-authored by Gary Skuse, professor of bioinformatics, examining how combining artificial intelligence and quantum computing could accelerate genomic analysis and improve disease diagnosis and treatment.

WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering student Samuel Finkelstein and team developing an assistive lifting system to help workers with disabilities safely move heavy materials, improving independence and workplace efficiency.

Curb Cuts highlights the Imagine RIT festival, showcasing student projects focused on accessibility, including prosthetics, smart glasses, and neurotechnology designed to support people with disabilities.

Valeria Marin Montealegre is completing her Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering. She plans to expand a custom, implantable device company she co-founded.

Through changing majors, joining clubs, networking with alumni, and finding internships, graduate Makenna Davis has built a successful academic career driven by her own initiative.

Pickin’ Splinters highlights Bob McVean being inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame, recognizing his 40-year coaching career and success leading RIT’s men’s basketball program.

WHEC-TV highlights Imagine RIT’s return, featuring remarks from President Emeritus Bill Destler on the festival’s role in showcasing student creativity and engaging the community.

WHAM-TV speaks to Lisa Stein about the return of Imagine RIT, highlighting the event as a kickoff to Rochester’s festival season and a showcase of student innovation.

Robots, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what visitors experienced at the 2026 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 25.

RIT’s School of Film and Animation has been continuously recognized as being among the best film and animation schools in the country. The latest recognition comes from Variety magazine’s 2026 Education Impact Report.

WROC-TV spotlights Imagine RIT, featuring student projects and the return of the annual festival showcasing technology, creativity, and global collaboration.

WHAM-TV previews Imagine RIT, highlighting student-created projects and innovations across AI, robotics, gaming, and engineering ahead of the campus-wide festival.