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September 26, 2025
William H. Sanders installed as RIT’s 11th president
RIT will become a destination not just for students but for ideas, Bill Sanders said as part of formal ceremonies to install him as RIT’s 11th president. RIT community members, delegates from 42 universities, and state and community leaders attended the tradition-filled ceremony on Sept. 26.
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September 23, 2025
Gap year fellows find their innovator groove
RIT’s Gap Year Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program supports students who explore entrepreneurial ideas while earning a college degree.
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September 23, 2025
RIT rises to No. 88 nationally in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges ranking
RIT, named as a top “National University,” continues its upward trajectory, rising to No. 88 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication also cited RIT as being among the best universities in value, game design/simulation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and innovation.
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July 21, 2025
Studio 930 students create assistive solutions for real-world challenges
The interdisciplinary and collaborative Studio 930 program asks students to apply what they know, learn what they don’t, and design products that make life, or a single task, more efficient and accessible.