Rochester Institute of Technology Liberal Arts and Social Sciences News

After graduation in May, Blake Culley will continue their work inspiring students as a bilingual language arts teacher.

The Conversation features an analysis from Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, examining Congress’ limited oversight of U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting historical patterns of presidential power in war-making.

Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on Saturday features more than 450 exhibits, including electric vehicles, AI robots, and assistive technology.

The RIT Graduate Showcase allowed students to explain their research to their peers. 

Rochester Business Journal speaks to Erica Haskell, director of RIT’s School of Performing Arts, about the opening of the university’s new performing arts center and its role in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and the regional arts scene.

Bob Kalka ’89 and his wife, Kelly Porter Kalka ’88, have made a donation to support RIT’s new Performing Arts Center, naming the theater’s follow spot room.

RIT hospitality students have revived “Puttin’ on the RITz” after nearly a decade, designing and executing a global-themed, student-run fundraiser from concept to completion as a hands-on experience.

WXXI speaks to Michael Yacci, senior associate dean in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, about the university’s new artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree and its focus on ethics, law, and workforce preparation.

The 747-seat venue is the first major theater project in the Rochester region in decades. It will provide a state-of-the-art performance hall, which will be used by students as well as community groups to hold concerts, talks, and other events.

Daniel Worden, who teaches comics art and documentary media in the College of Art and Design, is the recipient of an Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. He is one of many faculty and staff members being recognized this year.

For many scholars of history, having conversations with their chosen figure of study is nothing but a dream. For assistant professor Ellen Tani, that dream became a reality.

A lifelong volunteer and advocate for community involvement, and a graduating student whose passion is helping the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community overcome food anxiety are the recipients of this year’s Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards.