News by Topic: Faculty

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.

Technical Theatre Pathways, a new course offered by RIT’s School of Performing Arts, gives students a full picture of the varied behind-the-scenes roles that help bring a stage performance to life.

RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2027 guide to the best cybersecurity master’s degrees. The graduate program was ranked No. 11 and noted for its academic quality.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT School of Communication lecturer Julio Sáenz, WXXI’s chief content officer, who was named the 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association.

Design Magazine features Josh Owen, Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design and director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, and his Unboxed: The Topography of Josh Owen exhibition at RIT City Art Space, which explores his creative career through a modular installation of 55 works.

Rochester Beacon speaks with Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, about concerns over new federal visa rules and their potential impact on international students, university programs, and recruitment.

Tech Policy Press features an essay by RIT professors Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, and Divya Ramjee, assistant professor of criminal justice, examining why growing public opposition to Flock surveillance cameras and AI data centers may reflect concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the increasing visibility of technology’s impacts.

Visitors attending this year’s ESL Rochester Fringe Festival may not realize they’re also experiencing an unofficial celebration of Rochester Institute of Technology’s creativity. More than 30 performances feature RIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni showcasing the university’s artistic talent.

WHAM-TV features RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios and its partnership with Make-A-Wish to help 19-year-old Caleb Pixley bring his vision for his own video game, The Maw, to life.

When Buffalo Bills fans at Highmark Stadium cheer for the team this season, their energy will be transformed into a living piece of art through a new installation co-created by a faculty member at RIT.