News Stories

  • October 3, 2018

    A group of people, mostly women, sit and talk in groups.

    RIT named among ‘Best Employers for Women’

    Forbes named RIT among this year’s list of the top 300 “Best Employers for Women.” The list recognizes organizations that support their female workforces in areas including pay equity, opportunities for advancement and family leave.
  • October 3, 2018

    Computer simulation of neutron stars merging with other neutron stars or black holes.

    RIT leads project to simulate neutron star mergers

    RIT is advancing computer simulations to predict, for the first time, the complete cycle of neutron stars merging with other neutron stars or black holes. The project is supported by $1.5 million from NASA.
  • October 3, 2018

    The cover art for Newman's book "Abolitionism: A very short introduction."

    Professor tells abolitionist story in ‘Very Short’ book

    From the Underground Railroad to legislative lobbying, a new book, written by RIT Professor Richard Newman, Abolitionism: A Very Short Introduction, talks about the importance of anti-slavery struggles in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • October 3, 2018

    Monet's "Waterloo Bridge" painting with the words "Monet's Waterloo Bridge Vision and Process" overlaying the image at the top.

    RIT Press, Memorial Art Gallery explore Monet

    Impressionist painter Claude Monet created more than 40 versions of London’s Waterloo Bridge. His artistic vision and creative process are put under the microscope in a new scholarly catalogue by RIT Press that serves as a companion to a new exhibition at Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery.
  • October 3, 2018

    Logo for Measure Up Finger Lakes.

    NYSP2I joins regional businesses in new initiative

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is sponsoring an effort by regional business and community leaders to help companies establish best practices when it comes to workforce operations, community impact and environmental stewardship.