News by Topic: Creativity And Innovation

In a digital world shaped by artificial intelligence, a new AI & Copyright for Creatives course will provide students with foundational knowledge of copyright law, encouraging them to explore how those laws do and do not protect their work.

RIT will launch a new master's degree in biological sciences in fall 2027.

Rochester Business Journal reports that Sujatha Ramanujan has been named CEO of the STELLAR Engine, which brings RIT together with regional partners to advance next-generation laser technology, workforce development, and economic growth.

An RIT student and his team took home the first-place grand prize at HackMIT 2026, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hackathon. The team developed a low-cost testing device so anyone can check whether their medicine is real.

The future of occupational therapy is on display in cutting-edge laboratories that support RIT’s new doctorate in occupational therapy.

WHAM-TV speaks with RIT alumnus Joe Burke '89 (graphic design) following his successful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, pitching his product, Ollyball, to investors and landing a $250,000 investment with Shark Lori Greiner.

RIT's Baja team captured first place at the Baja SAE Ohio competition, outperforming 83 collegiate teams from around the world. The win positions RIT Baja No. 2 in North America for the 2026 season.

Artist Christine “CK” Sun Kim ’02 has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, a prestigious award known as a “genius grant” that comes with an $800,000 stipend.

Rochester Institute of Technology alumnus Joe Burke ’89 (graphic design) turned his innovative idea into reality by accepting an offer on the hit TV show Shark Tank.

Small choices can have big consequences. That’s the idea at the heart of Peaceland: Choose Your Memory, a new video game being developed by students and faculty at RIT.

To help students stand out in a competitive job market, RIT alumni recruiters attending the University-Wide Career Fair on Sept. 23 shared advice on networking, showing initiative, and building confidence. The Career Fair featured more than 200 local, regional, and national companies.

WHEC-TV highlights RIT’s continued placement among the nation’s top universities, ranking No. 95 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities list and marking its fourth consecutive year in the top 100.