News by Topic: Technology, The Arts, And Design
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August 14, 2026
RIT graduate filmmaker benefits from MAGIC Spell Studios’ Maker program
RIT's MAGIC Spell Studios' Maker program provides students with the funding and support to manage their own digital media projects, and prepares them for publication and investment-readiness.
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August 10, 2026
RIT researchers improve prosthetics with new materials, sensors, and bioprinting breakthroughs
New advances in bioprinting by RIT researchers are pointing the way to nearly human capabilities for finger prosthetics.
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August 7, 2026
RIT students gain real-world experience solving healthcare challenges
Multidisciplinary teams of RIT students collaborated on eight projects during the Studio 930 internship program, designing accessible healthcare solutions for children and adults with disabilities.
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July 23, 2026
‘The Hollywood Reporter’ names RIT as one of the top film schools in the nation
Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Film and Animation is among the top 25 film schools in the United States, according to the most recent list published by The Hollywood Reporter. RIT was ranked number 21 this year, marking a continued rise in rank from previous years.
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July 23, 2026
Vermonter makes history receiving scholarship from Amazon
WCAX-Vermont interviews an incoming electrical engineering RIT student who has become the first Vermont student to win the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.
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July 21, 2026
RIT-based research aims to transform home-health monitoring for older adults
A research project that began with a student’s idea in an engineering laboratory at Rochester Institute of Technology is now Casana's Smart Seat, a commercial product that measures cardiovascular health metrics during one of life’s most routine activities. -
July 9, 2026
RIT photography alumnus gives back by opening doors for current students
Alumnus Bing Liem is invested in supporting the next generation of photography experts, and he’s leveraging his industry connections to make a tangible impact.
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June 26, 2026
RIT historians elevate local LGBTQ+ history in a new exhibit
Using never-before-shared archival documents, photographs, videos, and oral history interviews, the exhibition at George Eastman Museum explores how Kodak's Lambda members changed corporate culture and benefit policies to be more inclusive.
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June 22, 2026
Study-away experience helps recent RIT graduate feel career-ready
Recent photography graduate gained confidence and experience by spending a semester working in New York City thanks to the RIT in NYC study away program.
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June 11, 2026
RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media
Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT’s Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs.
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April 27, 2026
Imagine RIT returns with a showcase of innovation and creativity
WHAM-TV speaks to Lisa Stein about the return of Imagine RIT, highlighting the event as a kickoff to Rochester’s festival season and a showcase of student innovation.
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April 27, 2026
Thousands of students participate in a combined total of over 450 exhibits at Imagine RIT on Saturday
WHEC-TV highlights Imagine RIT’s return, featuring remarks from President Emeritus Bill Destler on the festival’s role in showcasing student creativity and engaging the community.