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May 17, 2017
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
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. -
May 15, 2017
Grad defines strength in the face of adversity
Amie Sankoh came to the U.S. from Sierra Leone when she was 12 years old. The biochemistry student, who is deaf, will begin studying in August for her Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. -
May 10, 2017
Student to defend U.S. cybersecurity in new job
Jesse Buonanno, a fifth-year student graduating with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computing security, plans to give back to his country the best way he knows how—by enhancing U.S. cybersecurity. -
May 10, 2017
MBA grad will take leadership skills back to Egypt
Dalia Rehab, a pharmacist from Egypt, graduates this May with an MBA degree in entrepreneurship from RIT’s Saunders College of Business. She says she was particularly drawn to educational experiences that could help her gain confidence in communication, public speaking and leadership. -
May 10, 2017
CAST faculty to receive Ph.D.s
Ten faculty members from CAST and NTID are part of a doctoral program with a focus on improving STEM education. -
May 9, 2017
A family first: Graduating from college
Thousands of RIT students took the stage in the Gordon Field House May 19 as their status shifted from student to graduate. For Leah Bockhahn, Muhammad Ibraheem and Shantel Forrest, crossing the stage had an even deeper meaning as they became the first in their families to graduate from college. -
May 9, 2017
Two first to graduate from digital humanities program
Dillon Guscott and Everett Kline are the first to receive bachelor’s degrees in RIT’s new digital humanities and social sciences program. -
May 8, 2017
Grad aims to pave the way for more Native Americans pursuing STEM degrees
Hard work, engagement with his community and dedication to research have defined Brendan John’s time at RIT, and he is poised to take the next step in pursuing his dream of becoming a professor. -
February 1, 2017
Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address
RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration. -
January 30, 2017
Graduation Fair 2017 set for Feb. 8
The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for all 2017 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding RIT’s 132nd Commencement Weekend, including talking with representatives from their colleges about ceremonies, receptions and other details. -
June 2, 2016
Top stories and videos for May
President Destler’s plans to retire, Imagine RIT and commencement were among the most popular news stories and videos last month.