News by Topic: Creativity And Innovation

Animation is most often viewed on a screen. But when animators break traditional rules and abandon the “almighty rectangle,” Christine Banna says artistic magic can happen.

A clock with a human face, a lamp base with a hidden compartment, and an Art Nouveau-inspired high chair are among the objects featured in a new RIT Archives exhibit honoring a trailblazing alumna.

During his first State of the University Address on Wednesday, President Bill Sanders said RIT will continue to deliver a world-class education, support groundbreaking research and scholarship, and be a destination for talent from every corner of the globe.

Rochester Institute of Technology has named its new athletics venue Thomas Fearey Judson Jr. Stadium. The new stadium name honors the extraordinary legacy of former RIT Trustee Tom Judson, Pike Construction Services, the Judson family, and their century-long impact on the university.

RIT is celebrating a record year for sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, receiving $105 million.

With more than 3,000 students participating in the performing arts at RIT, including a record 601 new Performing Arts Scholars and more than 50 performing arts-focused student clubs, it’s not hard to find instrumental, vocal, theatrical, and dance performances on and around campus throughout the year.

RIT’s City Art Space is ready to welcome visitors to its new downtown location in the heart of Rochester’s Neighborhood of Play. The gallery will host an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6-9 p.m.

Tiger Nutrition’s peer-to peer education empowers students by making healthy eating advice relatable, accessible, and impactful.

On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Big Shot will return for its 37th event to illuminate the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium. RIT and the Bills invite the community to shine a light on the interior of the stadium to document the iconic location before it closes, making way for a new stadium set to open in 2026.

Fox Rochester speaks to Ebony Miller, director of RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, about the contest.

Sourcing Journal showcases RIT's new textile recycling system, which uses AI and robotics to disassemble and sort used clothing. (This content will require a subscription to view)

The Bernard Kozel StartUP Program @ Saunders is helping student teams turn innovative ideas into the beginnings of tangible businesses.