News by Topic: Global Engagement
With international campuses located in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo, along with numerous study abroad, international research opportunities, and faculty-led excursions, RIT maintains a strong global network, giving students and faculty the chance expand their horizons across the world.
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November 1, 2017
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Host international students for 2017 Thanksgiving
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October 31, 2017
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NTID signs agreement with college in the Philippines
NTID and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (CSB) in the Philippines have signed a formal memorandum of understanding in order to strengthen their cultural, educational and research ties. -
October 30, 2017
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RIT hosts Native American Heritage Month events
Renowned photographer Matika Wilbur will headline a series of events planned by RIT’s Native American Future Stewards Program to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. -
October 26, 2017
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Student-run company heads to Hello Tomorrow global summit
Two RIT students have taken their revolutionary hair care product all the way to Europe for the unique opportunity to engage and brainstorm with investors, innovators and industry experts. Their student-run company, OWA Haircare, has been named to the Top 500 deep-tech startups worldwide. -
October 24, 2017
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RIT honors Tom Golisano’s contributions to global health
Tom Golisano was honored at RIT for his contributions to global health, specifically through Special Olympics, in a new Golisano Archives exhibit unveiled Oct. 20. -
October 24, 2017
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RIT hosts screening, discussion of ‘Poverty, Inc.’
The Global Health Association @ RIT will be screening the award-winning documentary Poverty, Inc., which focuses on the negative effects of the commoditization of global charity. -
October 11, 2017
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2017 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Venkat “Puru” Purushotham
Meet Venkat “Puru” Purushotham ’81, ’82 (graphic communications, imaging science), the College of Science 2017 Distinguished Alumnus. -
September 20, 2017
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RIT expands collaboration with Taiwan Tech
RIT entered into a partnership with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, also called Taiwan Tech, to offer a dual Master of Science degree program. -
August 3, 2017
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Experts discuss future of midsized ‘smart cities’
Forty researchers and practitioners from around the world came together at RIT to discuss the future of smart cities during the International Workshop on Urban Data Science. -
August 3, 2017
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Top stories for July 2017
News about RIT’s ranking in Money magazine’s “711 Best Colleges for Your Money” was the most read story last month. Check out all of July’s top stories. -
August 3, 2017
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Alumnus brings meaningful change to people’s lives
Darshan Hiranandani ’02, ’03, who built one of the world’s tallest residential buildings in Dubai, is focused on distributing clean, affordable and safe natural gas in India. -
August 2, 2017
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RIT to co-host Replaying Japan conference
Scholars from around the world are coming to Rochester to better understand the origins and development of the Japanese gaming industry and its impact on worldwide culture. The Replaying Japan conference is hosted by The Strong museum and RIT.
