As haunting and hazardous as conditions have been in Rochester over the last few days, it's important to note that wildfire smoke in the air here is not some anomaly. It's an annual occurrence now. Certainly this week's conditions have been shockingly bad... /1
We are so excited to have you join us for @Imagine_RIT! Stay informed with real-time updates, important reminders, and any last-minute changes during the event. To opt in, text "ImagineRIT" to 888777.
Stunning @NASAArtemis images are a result of crucial photography training by @RIT_Alumni! Katrina Willoughby ’04 and Paul Reichert ’01 have trained nearly every active astronaut (nationally and internationally) in the past 25 years! @NASA 📸 | https://t.co/9pDcMWEsr3
The new state-of-the-art RIT Performing Arts Center will open Friday, April 10, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an inaugural student production. https://t.co/PAvzp4bk37
The Spring 2026 edition of the RIT University Magazine is arriving in mailboxes!
Browse a digital copy or flip through past editions: https://t.co/FjsiJ8cJxe
Mae Jemison, a former NASA astronaut, physician, educator, and the first woman of color to go into space, will be the keynote speaker for RIT’s Academic Convocation on May 8.
Jemison will also receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree. https://t.co/S7DkaIqfBD
Every year, an estimated 11 million tons of textile waste goes into our landfills!
RIT engineers are using AI, machine vision, and robotics to recycle textiles and recover high-quality materials from used clothing.
https://t.co/pDt9qQExzj
What if your game controller were a comically large toothbrush? Or perhaps an oversized pair of scissors?
Three teams of RIT new media students showcase alternative controller experiences at alt.ctrl.GDC Game Developers Conference @official_gdc.
https://t.co/vOvFXPDWqe
The excitement of @SpecOlympicsNY is contagious! Nearly 80 @RIT_ArtDesign photographers helped document and capture the energy of the 2026 Winter Games as part of an ongoing collaboration. https://t.co/w2kJID5bJq
The framework outlines how RIT will build on our distinctive strengths to deliver transformative student experiences, advance world-changing research, foster a culture of well-being & belonging, & expand its global reach & mindset. 2/2
This week we’re launching a new decade-long Strategic Framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035. /1
https://t.co/s7CPLLJMha
This federal investment underscores the power of collaboration & the growing strength of the Greater Rochester region as a hub for quantum innovation. We are grateful to @SenSchumer, @SenGillibrand & @RepJoeMorelle for their leadership & support in securing this critical funding.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Cold Weather Advisory for our area starting today and into the weekend. https://t.co/i9lhQW6QDn
Bundle up, Tigers! Please stay safe and monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend.