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September 22, 2026
RIT named a top 100 national university for fourth year in a row in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges ranking
RIT continues its run as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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September 21, 2026
25 Best Master’s in Cybersecurity Degree Programs of 2027
RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2027 guide to the best cybersecurity master’s degrees. The graduate program was ranked No. 11 and noted for its academic quality.
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September 21, 2026
RGH celebrates seven decades of care, innovation in Rochester
Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.
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September 16, 2026
RIT’s festival within the Fringe Festival
Visitors attending this year’s ESL Rochester Fringe Festival may not realize they’re also experiencing an unofficial celebration of Rochester Institute of Technology’s creativity. More than 30 performances feature RIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni showcasing the university’s artistic talent.
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September 16, 2026
It’s OK to ask for help at RIT’s computing tutoring center
The Liangxiao Zhu Tutoring Center, in RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is open to any student taking introductory programming courses offered in the computing college.
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September 11, 2026
RIT president says next build is strengthening people and programs
In his State of the University address, RIT President Bill Sanders outlined a vision for RIT centered on investing in people, programs, and strategic priorities to sustain the university's momentum and impact.
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September 8, 2026
First-year RIT students study the relationships between AI, technology, and society
The widespread adoption of AI systems and tools has undeniably altered human life and the workforce, but RIT is making sure students are confidently prepared to navigate these changes.
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September 4, 2026
15 Unusually Cool College Degrees That Actually Exist
Unearth The Voyage includes RIT's packaging science program in its list of unusual degrees, citing competitive salaries and strong job placement rates.
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September 4, 2026
RIT class asks if ‘The Pitt’ is legit
RIT is offering a new class based on the Emmy-award winning HBO Max Original drama series. The class is helping future healthcare professionals explore the ethical, emotional, and practical challenges they may one day face themselves.
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September 3, 2026
RIT’s Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars program helps students achieve college goals
For over 15 years, the Rochester City Scholars program has helped Rochester students turn college aspirations into successful careers, with alumni becoming doctors, designers, executives, sonographers, artists, teachers, and more.
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September 2, 2026
15 unusually cool college degrees that actually exist
MSN includes RIT's packaging science program in its list of unusual degrees, citing competitive salaries and strong job placement rates.
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August 31, 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology concludes its first student innovation programme in India
The Hindu highlights RIT’s inaugural Global Scholar Quest in India, a student innovation program that challenged high school students to develop solutions to real-world problems in areas including AI, climate, and healthcare, culminating in a competition in Mumbai with scholarships and seed funding for the winning team.