News by Topic: Creativity And Innovation

Breaking barriers is a specialty at RIT. Our students, staff, and faculty are always at the forefront, developing innovative technical solutions to today’s problems.

  • December 7, 2016

    Poster for "MircoMasters: edX RIT"

    RIT launches MicroMasters program in cybersecurity

    Starting in March, learners can begin the RIT Cybersecurity MicroMasters program with edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination. Upon completing the five-part program, learners can apply to RIT and may be awarded nine credit hours toward their degree requirements.
  • November 16, 2016

    Professor posing for camera

    Professor: High-end chefs’ success starts at home

    In a new study, John Ettlie, professor and Rosett Chair for Research at RIT’s Saunders College of Business, found that success as a master chef of haute cuisine depends less on going to culinary school than having an innovative support team along the way.
  • November 15, 2016

    Picture of RIT's Magic building

    RIT officially launches MAGIC Spell Studios

    RIT today launched the building that will house MAGIC Spell Studios, a first-of-its-kind effort in higher education that will link RIT’s internationally ranked academic programs with high-tech facilities needed to commercialize computer gaming, film and animation, and digital media projects.

  • November 11, 2016

    People working on computers in lab

    Students compete in cybersecurity competition

    College students from Maine to California traveled to RIT to test their hacking skills in the annual Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition. University of Central Florida took home the top trophy in the competition, while University at Buffalo placed second and RIT placed third.
  • November 1, 2016

    Musicians performing on stage with Legend of Zelda logo

    RPO performs music from Legend of Zelda

    The concert, featuring music and scenes from the Legend of Zelda video game and a panel discussion afterward, is co-sponsored by RIT, RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios and Upstate Region Interactive Technologies Hub.
  • October 31, 2016

    RIT hosts second pen testing competition

    Students from the nation’s top colleges will use their offensive hacking skills for good in RIT’s Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition Nov. 4-6. The competition allows students to experience a day in the life of a penetration tester, who tests and evaluates an organization’s computer systems.
  • October 27, 2016

    RIT switches from cable to streaming service

    RIT has signed a contract with streaming service Philo, which allows students living in RIT housing with access to RIT’s network to have access to 64 channels as well as HBO, HBO Go and Cinemax through their RIT student login.
  • October 26, 2016

    A group of people stands outside Gannett Hall on RIT's campus.

    RIT again ranked among world’s best design schools

    The School of Design in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences is ranked 10th among the 30 best design schools in the world in a new ranking conducted by Ranker, a leading digital-media company.
  • October 26, 2016

    RIT launches Video Game Design XSeries program

    RIT and edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination, are offering the XSeries program to teach participants about the skills they would need to become successful video game designers and explore what job opportunities they could pursue in the industry.
  • October 25, 2016

    Group of people cutting orange ribbon.

    State opens AMPrint Center at RIT

    Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined state representatives, corporate partners and RIT leaders today in launching the Additive Manufacturing and Multifunctional Printing (AMPrint) Center, one of New York state’s newest Centers for Advanced Technology.
  • October 24, 2016

    Venture Creations launches three new companies

    RIT’s business incubator, Venture Creations, is celebrating the graduation of Council Rock, Splyce and TouchStream Solutions on Tuesday. The event will feature a networking reception and a keynote address.