Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Join us for an ECSE Distinguished Mercer Lecture: "Sub-THz electromechanics and optomechanics" with Prof. Hong Tang of Yale University. Abstract and bio can be found at the event URL.

September 2-5, 2026 TOPOS 2026 creates occasions for deepened listening and critical encounters with Vijay Iyer, Wadada Leo Smith, Miho Hatori, Edward George, and many more. Festival

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:00 AM - September 2–5 | What does music know about us that we don't yet know ourselves? Join us at EMPAC & The Sanctuary (North Troy) for a festival of concerts, podcasts, and conversations bringing together different forms of music—not as genres, but as provocative sites of experience. Festival passes & single tickets for select events, available at empac.rpi.edu

BOSTON, Mass. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-1 draw against Suffolk this afternoon at East Boston Memorial Park. The Engineers struck in the opening two minutes and controlled much of the offensive play, finishing with a 9-4 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal.

TROY, NY — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) field hockey team opened its 2026 season with a hard-fought 4-3 setback against Geneseo on this afternoon at Harkness Field. The Engineers struck twice in the opening five minutes and mounted a late fourth-quarter push, but the Knights held on for the one-goal victory.

Join Information Security, RPI Alumni, FBI, and more during weekly sessions held in October for the global initiative of Cyber Security Awareness. This initiative is to bring awareness of online safety, cyber security best practices, and digital risk reduction. Click the URL above to view additional information of each weekly event and URL for registration. We hope to see you there!

Please note that the hours of operations for dining halls and retail locations will differ due to the Labor Day weekend. The hours can be found by clicking the link above.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 7:30 PM - Join Chabad on Campus for Farbrengen & Falafel at Chabad RPI starting at 7:30pm! Email Lichts2@rpi.edu with any questions or concerns.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The RPI Club Swim Team will have practice at Robison Pool at 7pm - 9pm. For Further information or any questions please contact Roshan Kamdar at kamdar@rpi.edu.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Join SWE (Society of Women Engineers) in the Rensselaer Union Ballroom at 6:30pm for a Back to School Social. For any questions or further information, contact Genevieve Daboval at dabovg@rpi.edu.