News by Topic: Community Outreach
RIT is a proud member of the Rochester community and is dedicated to giving back, whether it’s through donating to charitable causes, organizing events to raise awareness of certain issues, or empowering local education.
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February 12, 2025
Students explore leadership roles in sustainability through RIT pilot program
In its inaugural year, the program begins with an orientation at the start of the fall semester and lasts throughout the academic year. It offers an experiential learning approach through interactive workshops, conversations with sustainability advocates, and hands-on activities.
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February 6, 2025
Rochester Prep High School students gain research experience at RIT
The RIT-Rochester Prep High School Partnership gives high school seniors college-level research experience with faculty mentors.
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February 5, 2025
RIT helps high school students discover the semiconductor industry
Spectrum News reports on high school students visiting RIT to learn more about the semiconductor industry.
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January 28, 2025
William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president
The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.
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January 21, 2025
Student filmmakers showcase their work on WXXI in the next edition of ‘RIT Shorts’
WXXI continues to spotlight the work of students and alumni from RIT’s School of Film and Animation through RIT Shorts, a biannual short film series.
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January 17, 2025
Dialogue on Disability: Disaster preparedness often excludes people with disabilities
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks with NTID President Gerard Buckley about inclusive disaster preparedness.
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January 16, 2025
RIT research collaboration explores how sensor technology can detect user intoxication to make firearms safer
Faculty-researcher Gill Tsouri is developing a novel skin-sensing system that can be embedded onto the grip of a firearm to detect blood alcohol content levels, and once detected, the system could deter the trigger mechanism. The technology could be a step toward preventing firearm accidents, homicides, and suicides where there is a near 90 percent death rate.
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January 14, 2025
Lessons learned: RIT Venture Creations company Sweet Pea uses incubator experience to pivot business toward profit
Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen provides plant-based meals made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
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January 6, 2025
Men's and Women's USA Deaf Indoor Volleyball National team holds scrimmage at RIT
WHAM-TV speaks to RIT men's volleyball player Zain Shahid about the game.
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December 12, 2024
Designers leave nothing on the table during the Beyond Fashion showcase
Decked out with technicolor lights and vibrant animated displays, RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios soundstage became a runway last week during Beyond Fashion. The rainbow runway featured a diverse collection of garments and wearables crafted by local designers and RIT students across multiple disciplines.
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December 11, 2024
RIT President David Munson named an Icon by ‘Rochester Business Journal’
Icon Honors recognize Rochester business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership within and outside their fields. The honorees have moved their organizations or businesses and Rochester forward by growing jobs and making a difference in the community.
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December 9, 2024
WITR hosts President Munson to discuss range of topics
The first “Ask Munson” episode of the academic year will be on WITR-FM (89.7) at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The broadcast is part of an ongoing series that has been a tradition of the President’s Office for two decades.