Partners

RIT is a different kind of university partner. As one of the top universities in the nation, we are leading the way in …


Research
Applying new knowledge to today’s most pressing issues.


Economic Development
Strengthening economies locally and nationally.


Corporate Solutions
Helping companies solve problems and driving success by pairing needs with an arsenal of resources.


Community Collaborations
Serving humanity across town and across borders.


Cooperative Education
Celebrating a long, successful history of preparing students for careers through real-world work experiences prior to graduation.

Latest News

  • August 6, 2019

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    Global Cybersecurity Institute to open in 2020

    Cybercrime is costing the world trillions of dollars, and analysts say that there aren’t enough qualified professionals to prevent those attacks. To address this problem, RIT is creating the Global Cybersecurity Institute (GCI), aimed at meeting the demand for computing security and artificial intelligence professionals, while developing future technologies, protocols and human understanding needed to address the global cybersecurity crisis.

Corporate Learning Programs

RIT offers a broad variety of programs that can help your organization perform at top levels. Nearly every offering can be customized to solve your most immediate problems or build for the future. Plus your business will gain preferred access to RIT’s world-class faculty while we handle the administrative details, ensuring that your programs run smoothly and provide a high return on investment. RIT is also designated as a U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute education center.

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Michelle Magee
Senior Associate Director for Employer Engagement
585-475-2301

Cooperative Education and Career Services

Paul Harris
Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
585-475-4992

Corporate Relations

Barbara Hoerner
Senior Director of Foundation Relations
585-475-5498

Foundations Relations

Deborah Stendardi
Vice President for Govt and Community Relations
585-475-5040

Government and Community Relations

Ryne Raffaelle
Vice President for Research
585-475-2055

Industry and Government Sponsored Research