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  • June 26, 2017

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    World Remanufacturing Conference convenes at RIT
    Nearly 150 industry leaders from around the world gathered at RIT June 21-22 for the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, receiving the latest briefings on best practices, emerging trends and issues of critical importance to the manufacturing industry.

  • June 21, 2017

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    An exhibition featuring a life-spanning selection of illustrations and paintings by wildlife artist Arthur Singer will adorn RIT’s University Gallery beginning in August. “Arthur Singer: The Wildlife Art of an American Master” showcases one of the world’s finest painters of birds and nature scenes.

  • June 20, 2017

    Portrait of Giovanni “John” LiDestri

    Saunders College honors LiDestri CEO
    Giovanni LiDestri, CEO of LiDestri Food and Drink, is the recipient of the 2017 Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award. He will be honored at an invitation-only luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club on June 28.

  • June 19, 2017

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    RIT earns several PRSA Rochester PRism awards
    RIT’s Division of Marketing and Communications earned multiple awards at the 2017 PRism Awards ceremony, including five PRism statuettes in the advertorials, press kits, magazine, reputation/brand management and photography categories.

  • June 16, 2017

    Portrait of Joseph M. Lobozzo II

    RIT honors entrepreneur Joseph M. Lobozzo II
    Joseph M. Lobozzo II, founder of JML Optical Industries Inc., is the recipient of the 2017 NRS Award, the highest honor given by RIT’s Nathaniel Rochester Society. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the university’s advancement.

  • June 15, 2017

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    RIT among best online schools for grad degrees
    RIT is one of the best schools in the nation for students pursuing an online graduate degree, according to Best Choice Schools, an independent online resource for prospective college students.

  • June 15, 2017

    Portrait of Robin Cass

    Robin Cass named interim dean of CIAS
    Robin Cass, who has been serving as acting dean of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences since April 1, has been named interim dean. Cass will assume her new responsibilities on July 1.

  • June 12, 2017

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    Destler and Johnson honored with gala dinner, gifts
    RIT bid a fond farewell to retiring President Bill Destler and his spouse, Rebecca Johnson, in part by announcing $3.6 million in donations raised in their honor. The announcement was made at a gala dinner in honor of the couple.

  • June 9, 2017

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    RIT hosts information session for part-time learners
    The Adult and Part-time Study Connection on June 20 is helpful to adults who are looking to update professional skills, complete a graduate or undergraduate college degree part time, or change career paths.

  • June 9, 2017

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    RIT Formula team performs well despite challenges
    The RIT Formula SAE Racing Team was ranked seventh overall in points among 30-plus collegiate teams during the Formula North competition despite a technical issue with the racecar’s drivetrain.

  • June 9, 2017

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    Student honored for 4.0 GPA
    Kimberlee Keithley, who is pursuing bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics, is the 2017 winner of the Norman A. Miles Scholarship, given to a student entering their last year of undergraduate study with the highest GPA across the university.