TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team rallied late to earn a 1-1 draw against Clark University this afternoon at ECAV Stadium. The Engineers erased a second-half deficit with an equalizer in the closing nine minutes and moved to 1-0-1 through their first two matches of the 2026 season.

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's cross country team opened its 2026 season with a first-place finish among 11 teams at the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College.

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's cross country team opened its 2026 season with a third-place finish among 11 teams at the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College.

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) football team opened its 2026 season with a 35-7 victory over WPI in the Transit Trophy Game this afternoon at East Campus Stadium. The Engineers scored 21 unanswered points after halftime to pull away and secure the rivalry trophy.

MADISON, N.J. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's soccer team battled back with a late equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw against Drew this afternoon at Ranger Stadium. Maddy Kaminski scored in the closing minutes for the Engineers, who held a 16-7 advantage in shots.

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 PM - TOPOS 2026 welcomes The Silent Light, performing their live score for Japanese director Teinosuke Kinugasa’s 1926 silent masterpiece A Page of Madness. In EMPAC’s theater, Michael Formanski (guitar, electronics) and Matt Hardy (drums) transform the cult classic into a collision of sound and cinematic unrest. One unforgettable performance only. Included with festival pass.

Saturday / September 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm TOPOS 2026 welcomes The Silent Light, performing their live score for Kinugasa’s 1926 silent film A Page of Madness. In EMPAC’s theater, they transform the cult classic into a collision of sound and cinematic unrest. Screening The Silent Light

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 4:00 PM - Edward George on vocals and turntables, and Paul Abbott on drums and electronics, electrify TOPOS festival audiences with their concert The Strangeness of Drumming in EMPAC’s Studio 1 venue. Join us after the performance for a reception in Evelyn's café. Included with festival pass.

Saturday / September 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm Edward George on vocals and turntables, and Paul Abbott on drums and electronics, electrify TOPOS festival audiences with their concert The Strangeness of Drumming in EMPAC’s Studio 1 venue. Performance Paul Abbott and Edward George

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 2:00 PM - How can improvisation create new ways of listening, relating, and imagining together? Join TOPOS Music Festival in welcoming Improv Spaces to EMPAC, presenting Rock City Falls Trio and Sun Dogs. Two sets of adventurous improvised music—spanning jazz, experimental, ambient, and indie-influenced atmospheres—will refresh your senses in this Saturday matinee performance. Included with festival pass; single tickets also available.