Alumni News
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August 28, 2018
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50 Acts of Kindness spotlights yearlong ways to give back
As part of RIT’s 50th anniversary of its Henrietta campus, “50 Acts of Kindness” was born as a year-long initiative to spotlight the efforts RIT’s students, faculty, staff and alumni do to help the community. -
August 24, 2018
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August 24, 2018
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President Munson outlines RIT’s 2025 Strategic Plan
RIT President David Munson said exciting changes are in the works in RIT’s revised 2025 Strategic Plan that will help the university get closer to becoming a top-50 university, yet unlike any other top-50 university in the nation. -
August 22, 2018
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August 17, 2018
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RIT well represented at Digital Rochester awards
RIT will be well represented at the 2018 Greater Rochester Excellence and Achievement in Technology Awards, presented by Digital Rochester Inc., which recognize individuals and organizations from the Rochester area who are making contributions to innovation and technology. -
August 6, 2018
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Housing fund game-changer for graduate
Shantinique Cowans ’18 was able to live on campus thanks to the M. Forrest and Robert Hurlbut Residence College Fund. Cowans is one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign. -
August 6, 2018
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Alumnus designs label for RIT-themed beer
When David Moffitt ’07 (film and animation) began studying at RIT, he never imagined he would design labels for beer inspired by his alma mater. -
August 6, 2018
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Not quite love at first sight for RIT couple
Brianna Schlitt ’11, ’13 and Brynjar Leifsson ’11, ’13 thought it was love at first sight when they met on the RIT campus in 2009. But they later learned they had attended the same elementary school, shared some of the same teachers and even ate lunch together there. -
August 6, 2018
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Kathy Carcaci named RIT’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year
One of RIT’s longest serving staff members now has a new title: RIT’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year. Kathy Carcaci ’95, who retired as manager of staff recruitment and a senior human resources representative in January, will accept the award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball during Brick City Homecoming. -
August 6, 2018
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CEO of optics company senses bright future
Michael Oshetski ’03 was watching the sun rise from an airport in Hong Kong when he turned to his good friend and coworker, Atul Pradhan, and asked if he wanted to start a company. Eight years later, the company is a multimillion dollar business changing the way the world senses with light. -
August 6, 2018
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Networking trips expose students to opportunities
Each spring, Saunders College of Business Honors students spend a week visiting companies in different cities. The trips are funded by RIT Trustee Charles Brown Jr. ’79 and his wife, Renee Brown, and are one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign. -
August 6, 2018
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Study abroad a highlight for hospitality student
Connor Draughn wanted to get out of his comfort zone and try something new, so the hospitality and tourism management major decided to spend a semester studying at RIT Croatia. Draughn is one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign.
