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.

  • November 11, 2016

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    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.
  • November 1, 2016

    Person dressed up for event

    Top stories and videos for October

    News about RIT students participating in Fashion Week of Rochester was among the most popular last month. Check out all of October’s top stories and videos.
  • 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

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    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.
  • October 20, 2016

    student playing computer game.

    Esports becomes RIT’s newest intramural sport

    Starting this fall, teams of five began facing off in the battle arenas of the video game Heroes of the Storm. Nearly 50 students compete in weekly match-ups during the 10-week season, with the goal of making it to playoffs and the championship game.