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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May 26, 2016
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RIT a finalist in Challenging Extremism Initiative
A team from Saunders College of Business will head to Washington, D.C., on June 27 to present its campaign to combat violent extremism. -
May 24, 2016
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RIT Kosovo names first female president
RIT and the American University in Kosovo Foundation announce Sharon Y. Hart as president of RIT Kosovo. -
May 24, 2016
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RIT hosts Baja off-road racing event
Off-road racing returns to RIT June 9-12 as the university hosts and competes against 100 collegiate race car teams from around the world at the 2016 SAE Baja World Challenge. -
May 23, 2016
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CAST dean to lead Edinboro University
Fred Walker is stepping down as dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology to become president of Edinboro University, effective June 30. -
May 20, 2016
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RIT graduates: Use convergence to your advantage
France A. Cordova, director of the NSF, told some 4,000 graduating students that the workforce of the future must have a broad-based education that encourages collaboration. -
May 18, 2016
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RIT renames global campus to RIT Kosovo
RIT and the American University in Kosovo Foundation Inc. signed an agreement to officially rename the RIT/A.U.K. global campus to RIT Kosovo. -
May 10, 2016
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NTID professor recognized for volunteer work
Associate Professor Catherine Clark was honored by Visions Global Empowerment for her work with deaf adults and children in Ethiopia. -
May 9, 2016
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President Destler announces 2017 retirement
William W. Destler, RIT’s ninth president, announced today that he will retire at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year. -
May 2, 2016
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Director of RIT Libraries to retire
Shirley Bower reflects on her 30 years at RIT and what the future has in store for The Wallace Center. -
April 28, 2016
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Students win international scholarships
Sixteen students have won funding for international experiences through several different programs. -
April 28, 2016
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Two from RIT win Fulbright fellowships
An RIT student and an alumna have won prestigious Fulbright fellowships for the 2016-17 academic year. -
April 27, 2016
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Conference explores happiness in Bhutan
The symposium “Bhutan’s Philosophy of Gross National Happiness and its Relevance for Western Society” will study happiness and how happiness is treasured in Bhutan.
