President’s News

RIT, named as a top “National University,” continues its upward trajectory, rising to No. 88 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication also cited RIT as being among the best universities in value, game design/simulation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and innovation.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to RIT President Bill Sanders about the stadium naming.

During his first State of the University Address on Wednesday, President Bill Sanders said RIT will continue to deliver a world-class education, support groundbreaking research and scholarship, and be a destination for talent from every corner of the globe.

Rochester Institute of Technology has named its new athletics venue Thomas Fearey Judson Jr. Stadium. The new stadium name honors the extraordinary legacy of former RIT Trustee Tom Judson, Pike Construction Services, the Judson family, and their century-long impact on the university.

WHEC-TV speaks to RIT President William H. Sanders and other local university leaders about the effect of federal policy changes on international students and research.

RIT’s City Art Space is ready to welcome visitors to its new downtown location in the heart of Rochester’s Neighborhood of Play. The gallery will host an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6-9 p.m.

RIT President Bill Sanders will welcome the community back to campus and give his first State of the University Address at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

WHAM-TV highlights the 16th class of RIT's Destler-Johnson Rochester City Scholars.

RIT’s newest Tigers were formally welcomed Thursday with cheers, advice, and challenges to dream big.

RIT President Bill Sanders, left, welcomed incoming students and their families during the first day of Move-In on Aug. 17.

The dean of faculty at Gallaudet University will begin her tenure at RIT/NTID on Aug. 18. Solomon will become the first woman to lead the college in its nearly 60-year history.

WHEC-TV covers the welcome of Bill Sanders, RIT's 11th president.