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Past Commencement News
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April 28, 2018
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Economics grad aiming for a Ph.D.
When Zachary Grzelka transferred to RIT in his second year as an economics major, he didn’t expect it would be a move that would become a stepping stone to shape his career as a college professor. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT graduates future leaders through ROTC programs
Phylicia Matusz and Christopher Tran are two of the nearly 30 students in RIT’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs who are being formally commissioned during commencement weekend. -
April 28, 2018
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Grad proud to wear stole representing heritage, hard work
When Elizabeth Sheffield crosses the stage at graduation, she’ll do so wearing a special stole that exemplifies her heritage, hard work and the tremendous support she has received from her Native American tribe during her four years at RIT. -
April 28, 2018
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Graduating biotech major found enriching experiences at RIT
College of Science senior Ashley Adair is a trailblazer in her family: She will be the first to earn a college degree. She is also one of the first RIT students to graduate from a program that equips STEM majors with skills for navigating college. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT/NTID student to join Peace Corps in Africa
Just one month after Maya Penn graduates with her bachelor’s degree in psychology from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts, she will fulfill her own personal quest for serving others by teaching deaf children in Ghana. -
April 28, 2018
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First Ph.D. in engineering graduates in May
Pruthvik Raghupathi will receive a Ph.D. in engineering during commencement weekend and be the first graduate of RIT’s seventh doctoral program. -
March 26, 2018
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Commencement celebrations begin Friday
Tom Wheeler, who served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 2013 to 2017, will be the keynote speaker at RIT’s 133rd annual commencement celebration on May 11. -
June 12, 2017
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Top stories and videos for May
Imagine RIT and commencement dominated May’s most watched videos. Check out all of last month’s top stories and videos. -
May 23, 2017
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NTID students graduate with accolades
Several students at NTID were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 18. -
May 19, 2017
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Commencement speaker: Success awaits hard workers
Less than a decade after graduating, alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., returned to campus today to give the commencement speech to some 3,500 graduates, including 32 students who earned Ph.D.s. -
May 17, 2017
![Nina Hullett jumps up in the air, extending her arms and smiling wide. She is outside near a large creek, seemingly on a hike.]()
Nutrition management grad moves closer to goal
Nina Hullett, who will earn her BS degree in nutrition management, is on the path to becoming a registered dietitian. -
May 17, 2017
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Army vet first to receive exercise science degree
With a leap of faith, Rachael (Gardner) Aho transferred to RIT before the exercise science BS degree was officially in place. In her senior year, Aho became the first student to enroll in the program.
