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November 29, 2023
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Transformative Campaign propels university to new heights
More than $200 million has been given to Transforming RIT to support scholarships and the student experience to ensure the best and brightest minds can attend RIT regardless of their financial circumstances. The campaign, launched publicly in 2018, is bringing RIT’s strategic plan to life by investing in student success, creating world-class facilities, advancing research and discovery, and innovating careers of the future.
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November 29, 2023
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Saunders College of Business honors professor with dedication of Daniel D. Tessoni Business Center
Saunders College of Business faculty, alumni, and students—together with local business leaders—have recognized a popular, longtime professor with the dedication of a multifunctional space inside Max Lowenthal Hall. The Daniel D. Tessoni Business Center honors the esteemed RIT faculty member who served in several roles at the college from 1974 until his retirement last year.
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November 29, 2023
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Bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi to headline Expressions of King’s Legacy
Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi will be the keynote speaker at RIT’s Expressions of King’s Legacy, an annual program dedicated to celebrating the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. The 2024 event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 at RIT’s Gordon Field House.
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November 29, 2023
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Vibrant colors and mythical creatures take over the Booth Hall elevator
A new whimsical mural, painted by fourth-year student Emma McCarthy, debuted in the Booth Hall elevator just before the November holiday break. The artwork adds some vibrancy to the formerly dark-colored walls.
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November 27, 2023
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NTID’s DeafTEC receives $1.6 million grant renewal
The DeafTEC program at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a renewal grant for $1.6 million to continue its work serving as a resource for high schools and community colleges that educate deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM-related programs and for employers hiring deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
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November 27, 2023
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Students find community through RITSEC cybersecurity club
RIT students can unlock a community through the university’s cybersecurity club, RITSEC. As one of the largest collegiate cybersecurity clubs of its kind, RITSEC helps make RIT a top place for cybersecurity education, training, and research.
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November 24, 2023
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Campus competition kickstarts grad’s acting career
Stephanie Nogueras ’11 (applied liberal arts) credits her lucky break to an RIT fashion competition that launched an unlikely acting career.
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November 24, 2023
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Alumnus rolls out tech for revolving sushi restaurant
Phil Nguyen ’15 (computer science) is accustomed to rolling out the latest software updates. Now, he’s rolling out delicious food as co-owner of Umai Revolving Sushi.
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News and Events
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University Magazine
The Fall 2023 University Magazine is now available. Read about artificial intelligence at RIT, the zine scene, what’s inside the SHED, and much more.
The Conversation
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November 16, 2023
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Antibiotic resistance: microbiologists turn to new technologies in the hunt for solutions – podcast
The Conversation Weekly, a podcast produced by The Conversation, features Andre Hudson, dean of the College of Science.
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November 8, 2023
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Resources to save ‘every creeping thing of the earth’ are limited. What would Noah do?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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October 15, 2023
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Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts
The Conversation asks Andre Hudson, dean of the College of Science, whether we will have antibiotics 50 years from now.
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October 12, 2023
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Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won’t bleed this unique species dry
Essay co-written by Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, and Jolie Crunelle, science, technology, and public policy master's student, published by The Conversation.
Campus Spotlight
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November 10, 2023
Photo by Carlos Ortiz
More than 300 veterans, family members, students, and community members attended RIT’s 12th annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The keynote speaker was RIT alumnus Maj. Gen. (retired) Timothy Lunderman.
Intersections: The RIT Podcast
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Media Coverage
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November 27, 2023
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Your kids’ old toys are creating an e-waste disaster. Here’s how to stop it
Fast Company talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about why electronic toys are thrown out instead of recycled.
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November 26, 2023
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U.S. Troops Still Train on Weapons With Known Risk of Brain Injury
The New York Times talks to David Borkholder, the Bausch and Lomb Professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about blast exposure.
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November 23, 2023
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If free will is only an illusion, it’s the most convincing one ever
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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November 23, 2023
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Deaf community finds holiday warmth at Golden Harvest Bakery gathering
WHAM-TV talks to Tim Albert, director, student life team, NTID, and student Jacqueline Williams about a "friendsgiving" gathering at Golden Harvest Bakery and Cafe.
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