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Saunders College of Business at RIT (Photo credit: Scott Hamilton/RIT)
May 21, 2026

RIT announces 2026 Herbert W. Vanden Brul Award winner

The 2026 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award from Rochester Institute of Technology has over 30 years of leadership experience in operations, strategy and innovation.  

RIT is leading a consortium to build a pipeline to STEM education and careers. Donna Burnette, center, executive director of RIT’s K-12 University Center, and partners announced the consortium funded by the U.S. Department of Army STEM at a news conference on May 5. (Photo credit: Carlos Ortiz/RIT)
May 6, 2026

Army selects RIT to head national STEM education initiative

Rochester Institute of Technology will lead the Army STEM Education Consortium to strengthen the national science and technology workforce pipeline.

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May 5, 2026

Roberts Wesleyan taps higher education strategist as next president

Roberts Wesleyan University has named a higher education strategist and former George Fox University leader as its next president.

Saunders Dean Jacqueline Mozrall will step down at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. (File photo from RIT)
May 5, 2026

RIT announces dual leadership moves with Saunders’ dean transition, CFO appointment

Rochester Institute of Technology announced Jacqueline Mozrall will step down as dean of the Saunders College of Business and named Christine Regis as new CFO.

RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO
May 4, 2026

RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO

Rochester Institute of Technology appointed a senior vice president and CFO who brings over 30 years of higher education financial leadership.

Tara Sweet, SUNY Geneseo assistant professor, explains lab equipment to Kodak’s Jim Continenza and SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. (SUNY Geneseo photo)
May 4, 2026

SUNY Geneseo, Kodak collaboration bridges academic research, pharmaceutical innovation

SUNY Geneseo and Eastman Kodak launched the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab to support biotech research and pharmaceutical innovation.

SUNY Geneseo launches honors pathway program with community colleges
Apr 30, 2026

SUNY Geneseo launches honors pathway program with community colleges

SUNY Geneseo launches the Honors Pathway program to connect community college honors students with a seamless transfer to the public honors college.

Ian Mortimer, Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship president, and Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, announced a new partnership between two schools, creating a streamlined pathway for students. (Photo provided by Golisano Institute)
Apr 29, 2026

Golisano Institute expands transfer agreements with new university partnership

The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is partnering with Alfred University to offer guaranteed junior standing transfer for certificate holders.

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Apr 28, 2026

Rethinking academic integrity and ethics in AI | Viewpoint

Commentary: Academic integrity and ethics in AI challenge educators to design assessments that foster critical thinking at Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Apr 23, 2026

Rochester universities expand graduate business programs

Nazareth University and St. John Fisher University add flexible AI and finance tracks to graduate business programs to meet workforce demand.

Fisher Forward capital campaign extended through 2025
Apr 20, 2026

Fisher to honor Rochester business and nonprofit leaders at commencement

St. John Fisher University will honor Rochester leaders Philip Yawman, Karen Zandi and Dr. Peter C. Carpino for their regional impact and service.

The opening of Judson Stadium culminates 5 years of upgrades to RIT’s outdoor athletic facilities. (Photo credit: Boris Sapozhnivok/RIT)
Apr 17, 2026

RIT caps athletics overhaul with debut of Judson Stadium

The Rochester Institute of Technology has completed a five-year multiphase athletics overhaul with the opening of Judson Stadium, a new facility for men’s and women’s lacrosse and soccer.