Tiger's Tale

Frank Sklarsky BS '78 named RIT’s 2024 Outstanding Alum

Frank Sklarsky BS ’78, a successful businessman who with his wife, Ruth, has shared their philanthropy with RIT and others, is RIT’s 2024 Outstanding Alum. Established by the Office of the President in 1952, this is the highest honor the university can bestow upon a graduate. It is in recognition of professional accomplishments as well as service and generosity to the university. The award was presented at convocation on May 10.

Read about RIT's 2024 Outstanding Alum

Meet this year's Fulbright U.S. Student Awardees

As a result of hard work and perseverance, several students from a variety of colleges and academic disciplines have been awarded international fellowships and scholarships. In addition, RIT has a record six Fulbright U.S. Student awardees this year, following a record 30 applicants and 15 finalists.

Meet this year's Fulbright U.S. Student awardees

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight

Jennifer Vuong BS ‘09 is a graduate of the College of Science - biomedical sciences program in 2009. After graduating from RIT, Jennifer obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor then completed a post-graduate year 1 residency at Erie VA in Pennsylvania.

Meet Jennifer

Jewish Heritage Month Spotlight

Melissa J. Scrimo BS ‘90 transitioned from computer engineering to biotechnology, which ultimately helped her to find her true calling. Her knack for problem solving, as well as a passion for training and development, led her to transition into consulting.

Meet Melissa

New Alumni
Career Opportunities

Capgemini, Auburn Hills MI, CQR Engineer

Chemistry Lab Engineer.
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RIT News

RIT Commencement 2024

What's Next for RIT's Class of 2024?

Happy 195th Birthday, RIT! Be a Founders' Day Party Host

Alumni Book Club

Class Notes

Chris Rhoades BS MS ’16, one of the founders of Beer Tree Brew Co, acknowledges there isn’t always a direct line from your undergraduate major to your future career… and yet, he knew there was no better place for him to get his start.

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Congratulations to Megan Lessard BFA '04, who was recently promoted to Head of Digital Projects & Metadata (DP&M) at Providence College's Phillips Memorial Library.

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Congratulations to Jeremy Sniatecki BFA '95, who was recently featured on the Svengoolie show broadcast on the MeTV network, related to the Svengoolie lunchbox he had designed and illustrated for the Toynk collectibles company, along with many other lunchboxes he has done (Rocky IV, Dune, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Golden Girls, etc.).

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Update Your Contact Information

Your relationship with RIT doesn't end when you cross the stage. Update your information at https://www.rit.edu/alumni/update and join the thousands of other proud alumni who volunteer, attend alumni events, take advantage of alumni benefits, and continue to support the areas of RIT that mean the most to them. By completing the form, you will ensure that you receive invitations to alumni events in your region as well at the RIT University Magazine throughout the year.

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations

ritalum@rit.edu or 585-475-4485