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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March 6, 2014
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RIT hosts its first all-female hackathon
RIT’s Women in Computing student organization hosts WIC Hacks on April 26. The event is free and open to female college students and junior and senior girls in high school. -
March 6, 2014
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RIT launches free and open source software program
The FOSS program is the nation’s first interdisciplinary minor in free and open source software and free culture. -
February 28, 2014
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RIT hosts 10th annual Tora-Con
An expected 3,000 people will take part in the convention for fans of anime, manga, Japanese culture, sci-fi and fantasy. -
February 26, 2014
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Hospitality students visit Dubai
Over 10 days, the students toured prominent hotels, regional business centers and popular tourist destinations, meeting with the general managers of each of the locations. -
February 24, 2014
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3D printing opens doors for those with prosthetics
RIT researcher Jon Schull and an online community of 3D printing hobbyists are helping to design, improve and create affordable prosthetics for those in need. -
February 10, 2014
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Former roommates help businesses save money
Two former RIT roommates have reunited to come up with a way to make waste save money for municipalities and businesses. -
January 27, 2014
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Welcome back! Here’s what you missed
As students and faculty return to campus for spring semester, here is a look at what happened around RIT during intersession.
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January 15, 2014
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Book addresses economic impact of invasive species
In his latest book, Professor Amitrajeet Batabyal says invasive animal and plant species are capable of causing destruction to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. -
January 8, 2014
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Overseas college renamed RIT Croatia
American College of Management and Technology, founded in 1995, is now officially named RIT Croatia. -
January 8, 2014
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Professor presents at international conference
Santosh Kurinec, professor of electrical and microelectronic engineering, spoke on global trends in alternative energies at the Qatar National Research Foundation conference. -
January 8, 2014
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RIT, Taiwanese university offer BS/MS program
RIT and the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology are partnering on an electronic and computer engineering, electrical engineering and computer science program. -
January 6, 2014
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Top stories and videos for December
A story and video on the new TigerSafe app were among the top stories and videos in December. Check out all of last month’s most popular stories and videos.
