Archives
February 2026
Interview
Transcript: Mark Hampton Interview
February 26, 2026
The Poly recently sat down with CAO Mark Hampton to discuss campus infrastructure, upcoming changes, and the soon-to-be revealed Campus Master Plan. The following is a transcript of the interview.
Campus Event
RPI SWE hosts Exploring Engineering Day, teaching kids about engineering
February 25, 2026
RPI SWE, along with a host of other RPI student organizations, put on Exploring Engineering Day, where kids did fun activities to learn about engineering.
Executive Board
E-Board rejected a request from RPI Ambulance for a budget rollover into FY27
February 25, 2026
RPI Ambulance's motion for budget rollover to FY27 gets denied, RPI Rounak on probation, RMA gets subsidy to attend the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performance in NYC.
On-Campus Event
Who’s freaking out? Fans on Big Red Freakout
February 25, 2026
Fans new, old, and presidential all come together to freak-out for Freakout!
Men'S Hockey
Third period frenzy: Rensselaer surges past Harvard in Big Red Freakout
February 25, 2026
A three-goal third period rally sees the Engineers defeat Harvard on the 48th annual Big Red Freakout.
Photo Short Story
The 2026 Winter Carnival
February 25, 2026
News Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 documents his experience at the Winter Carnival this year.
Men'S Hockey
Let's go Red! Rensselaer and Cornell tie
February 24, 2026
In honor of the Phalanx Honor Society, the Class of 2027, and the Fraternity and Sorority Commons, the Engineers brought a 1-1 tie all the way to shootout against #9-ranked Cornell, before losing in shootout.
On-Campus Event
Fashion meets engineering at this year’s BSA Fashion Show
February 22, 2026
The show this year delivered some stunning visual styles, in support of interdisciplinary understanding between clothing and technology.
Campus Infrastructure
In conversation with CAO Mark Hampton
February 20, 2026
The Poly sat down with RPI's Chief Administrative Officer Mark Hampton to discuss campus infrastructure, upcoming changes, and the soon-to-be revealed Campus Master Plan.
Student Senate
Senate passes the 2026 GM Week Elections Handbook, with more than a few contentions
February 18, 2026
Senate passes the Elections Handbook for the 2026 GM Week, Aaron Niyazov ’28 becomes Web Technologies Group Chairperson.
Campus Infrastructure
Three years after flooding, the RPI Playhouse sits empty
February 12, 2026
Three years ago, the RPI Playhouse flooded. Its stages still remain empty.
News
Senate's RLDC ignites the “War on Mold,” in discussion with the Administration Division
February 12, 2026
Senate's Residential Life and Dining Committee "War on Mold" survey sparks a dialogue with the Institute's Administration Division on clean-ups, environmental health and safety, FIXX uncertainties, and campus planning.
Alumni Interview
Transcript: Priti Langer alumni interview
February 12, 2026
The Poly sat down with Priti Langer to discuss her heart attack at 46 that led to her becoming a Go Red For Women Ambassador, and how RPI helped influence her ability to advocate for herself.
Elections
Student Senate opens Constitutional Elections on the FSL Amendment and Protecting Democracy Amendment
February 4, 2026
Beginning February 2, the Student Senate opened Constitutional Elections on amendments to the Union Constitution to increase Fraternity and Sorority Life representation within the Senate and close loopholes to ensure the Grand Marshal or President of the Union is the winner of the popular vote.
Breaking News
Campus-wide reset shuts down Wi-Fi, Public Safety phone lines
February 1, 2026
The VCC reset sparked a campus-wide software shutdown: WiFi, LMS, SIS, and normal Public Safety phone lines affected. DotCIO working towards most systems resuming operations.
Transcript: Mark Hampton Interview
The Poly recently sat down with CAO Mark Hampton to discuss campus infrastructure, upcoming changes, and the soon-to-be revealed Campus Master Plan. The following is a transcript of the interview.
RPI SWE hosts Exploring Engineering Day, teaching kids about engineering
RPI SWE, along with a host of other RPI student organizations, put on Exploring Engineering Day, where kids did fun activities to learn about engineering.
E-Board rejected a request from RPI Ambulance for a budget rollover into FY27
RPI Ambulance's motion for budget rollover to FY27 gets denied, RPI Rounak on probation, RMA gets subsidy to attend the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performance in NYC.
Who’s freaking out? Fans on Big Red Freakout
Fans new, old, and presidential all come together to freak-out for Freakout!
Third period frenzy: Rensselaer surges past Harvard in Big Red Freakout
A three-goal third period rally sees the Engineers defeat Harvard on the 48th annual Big Red Freakout.
The 2026 Winter Carnival
News Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 documents his experience at the Winter Carnival this year.
Let's go Red! Rensselaer and Cornell tie
In honor of the Phalanx Honor Society, the Class of 2027, and the Fraternity and Sorority Commons, the Engineers brought a 1-1 tie all the way to shootout against #9-ranked Cornell, before losing in shootout.
Fashion meets engineering at this year’s BSA Fashion Show
The show this year delivered some stunning visual styles, in support of interdisciplinary understanding between clothing and technology.
In conversation with CAO Mark Hampton
The Poly sat down with RPI's Chief Administrative Officer Mark Hampton to discuss campus infrastructure, upcoming changes, and the soon-to-be revealed Campus Master Plan.
Senate passes the 2026 GM Week Elections Handbook, with more than a few contentions
Senate passes the Elections Handbook for the 2026 GM Week, Aaron Niyazov ’28 becomes Web Technologies Group Chairperson.
Three years after flooding, the RPI Playhouse sits empty
Three years ago, the RPI Playhouse flooded. Its stages still remain empty.
Senate's RLDC ignites the “War on Mold,” in discussion with the Administration Division
Senate's Residential Life and Dining Committee "War on Mold" survey sparks a dialogue with the Institute's Administration Division on clean-ups, environmental health and safety, FIXX uncertainties, and campus planning.
Transcript: Priti Langer alumni interview
The Poly sat down with Priti Langer to discuss her heart attack at 46 that led to her becoming a Go Red For Women Ambassador, and how RPI helped influence her ability to advocate for herself.
Student Senate opens Constitutional Elections on the FSL Amendment and Protecting Democracy Amendment
Beginning February 2, the Student Senate opened Constitutional Elections on amendments to the Union Constitution to increase Fraternity and Sorority Life representation within the Senate and close loopholes to ensure the Grand Marshal or President of the Union is the winner of the popular vote.
Campus-wide reset shuts down Wi-Fi, Public Safety phone lines
The VCC reset sparked a campus-wide software shutdown: WiFi, LMS, SIS, and normal Public Safety phone lines affected. DotCIO working towards most systems resuming operations.