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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April 10, 2025
RIT City Art Space joins Rochester’s Neighborhood of Play
The new space is steps away from the recently renovated Strong National Museum of Play, along with neighboring residences, restaurants, and live music venues.
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April 8, 2025
Man of steel
City features RIT artist-in-residence Albert Paley, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement award in contemporary sculpture.
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April 1, 2025
RIT Croatia student recognized for entrepreneurial endeavors
For her efforts, Kurtovic was named to the Top 30 Under 30 in the industry by the VIDI Awards, and won second place at the IPMA Project Management Awards 2024 in the Best Young Project Manager category.
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March 18, 2025
Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT accepting Community Grants Program project applications
The program, founded in 2008, is part of the NYSP2I’s ongoing efforts to make the state more sustainable for workers, the public, the environment, and the economy through pollution prevention.
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March 3, 2025
Saul Bass’ iconic graphic designs are the focus of a new RIT Press book
Bass’ work ranges from the iconic movie poster and title sequences of the 1955 film noir, The Man with the Golden Arm, to familiar corporate logos for the Girl Scouts, United Way, Special Olympics, Exxon, AT&T, and more.
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February 27, 2025
New executive director named for RIT Certified
Rosalie Clemens, formerly vice president of Workforce Development and Community Engagement for AmeriCOM, has been named executive director of RIT Certified.
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February 21, 2025
RIT joins statewide Empire AI consortium
RIT has joined New York state’s Empire AI consortium, a partnership of leading public and private universities to advance responsible artificial intelligence.
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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.