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October 2, 2024
RIT previews women's rowing season
Fox Rochester interviews athletes on RIT's women's rowing team and their coach Carol Schoenecker as they gear up for the 2024-2025 season.
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September 18, 2024
PRISM opens as a meeting space for students with intersectional identities
A new space has opened on campus to create community, have conversations, and foster learning through educational and unique programming focusing on women, queer students, and their allies.
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September 11, 2024
RIT students react to presidential debate
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT students about their thoughts surrounding the Harris/Trump debate.
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September 9, 2024
Universitywide effort hopes to improve math readiness and success for incoming students
RIT is making strides to better prepare first-year students for math coursework through the implementation of a revamped math placement examination. The new exam helps determine areas of strength and those requiring additional attention, focusing on tackling individual students’ gaps in learning. -
September 6, 2024
RIT well represented at 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival
RIT students, faculty, and staff will contribute music, dance, comedy, poetry, photojournalism, and more during the 13th annual Rochester Fringe Festival, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Sept. 21.
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August 26, 2024
7 Things You Shouldn't Do When Your Kid Goes Off to College
Good Housekeeping speaks with Chelsea Petree, director of Parent and Family Programs, about how parents can help ensure their students have a successful transition to college life.
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August 25, 2024
Meet Alex Shuron, this year’s Student Government president
Shuron found his niche in Greek life, eventually becoming president of Sigma Chi fraternity on campus and serving as vice president of RIT’s Interfraternity Council before becoming Student Government president.
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August 23, 2024
RIT is now an Adobe Creative Campus, expanding access to digital tools and trainings
As an Adobe Creative Campus, RIT students, faculty, and staff will have free access to Adobe tools, as well as additional trainings and certifications that can enhance their digital literacy and skillsets.
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August 23, 2024
RIT students urged to launch dreams in their new journeys
More than 3,100 new RIT students got their official welcome Thursday, first parading past cheering faculty and staff in the annual Tiger Walk, then in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center for some friendly advice during this year’s Fall Convocation for New Students.
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August 20, 2024
More than 3,000 students arrive for move-in day at RIT
WHAM-TV showcases move-in day for students at RIT in a photo gallery.
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August 19, 2024
RIT welcomes more than 3,100 new undergraduates this week
The new students come from 47 states (all but Arkansas, North Dakota, and Wyoming), Washington, D.C., and 44 foreign countries. They are among the most well-rounded and academically prepared classes at RIT, with average high school GPA's of 93.8 percent, up from 93 percent last year.
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August 19, 2024
3,100-plus undergraduate students move in Monday at RIT
WHEC-TV highlights RIT's incoming undergraduate students, which includes students ages 15-29 from 47 states and 44 different countries.