Sustainability News
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February 1, 2016
2016 Imagine RIT exhibit proposals now accepted
Proposals for exhibits, performances and demonstrations for this year’s Imagine RIT, set for May 7, are being accepted until March 18.
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January 19, 2016
Former Kodak exec to lead NYSP2I
Recognized environmental leader Charles Ruffing has been named the new director of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute. -
January 4, 2016
RIT now considered national "Doctoral University"
Rochester Institute of Technology is now considered a “Doctoral University” by the leading national classification of U.S. colleges and universities. -
December 22, 2015
Students create product packaging in competition
RIT students create new and sustainable product packaging as part of the 2015 Wegmans Design Challenge. -
December 4, 2015
‘Climate Change Curriculum’ tackles global issue
The Climate Change Curriculum at RIT, or 3C@RIT, recently won an $18,500 grant to establish a set of immersion courses and a minor available to all students. -
November 23, 2015
Galleries honoring the legacy of late professor
RIT is presenting an exhibition in tribute to the late Keith Howard, associate professor, in Bevier Gallery through Jan. 10, and at Gallery r Dec. 4 through Jan. 10. -
November 9, 2015
Students raise money for tiger preservation
The RIT branch of the National Tigers for Tigers Coalition has planned a week of events to raise funds and awareness for tiger preservation this week. -
November 3, 2015
Academics to world leaders: stop global warming
An open letter warning world leaders of climate change initiated by Lawrence Torcello, assistant professor of philosophy, has been signed by more than 1,500 academics. -
October 29, 2015
RIT appoints director of NanoPower Research Labs
Seth Hubbard, associate professor of physics and astronomy, has been named director of the university's NanoPower Research Laboratories. -
October 29, 2015
New metal alloy may yield green cooling technology
A promising new metal alloy system could lead to commercially viable magnetic refrigerants and environmentally friendly cooling techniques, according to RIT research. -
October 28, 2015
RIT to offer bachelor’s in digital humanities
RIT will offer a new major in digital humanities and social sciences starting Fall 2016. It will combine liberal arts studies with technical courses like computer programming. -
October 26, 2015
RIT takes third in national design competition
An interdisciplinary team of RIT students was awarded third place in the national Paperboard Packaging Alliance's 2015 Student Design Challenge.