News by Topic: Student Experience
RIT continually works to improve and enhance the university experience for our students. Through student clubs and organizations, unique classes and programs, a comprehensive wellness program, and university-led initiatives, students have plenty of opportunities to express themselves, make lifelong connections, and do extraordinary things.
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July 12, 2017
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RIT showcases talents at Fringe Festival
RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members are part of a 10-day lineup of more than 500 eclectic performances in this year’s KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, Sept. 14-23 in Rochester. -
July 5, 2017
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Students explore German video game industry
Ten RIT students kicked off their summer break in Germany, learning about and immersing themselves in the biggest video game market in Europe. -
May 19, 2017
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Commencement speaker: Success awaits hard workers
Less than a decade after graduating, alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., returned to campus today to give the commencement speech to some 3,500 graduates, including 32 students who earned Ph.D.s. -
May 11, 2017
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Goodbye, Goodbuy! starts next week at RIT
One of the largest college recycling and sustainability programs in the country is set to begin Monday, when the third annual Goodbye, Goodbuy! event kicks off as students begin to move out at the end of the academic year at RIT. -
May 9, 2017
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A family first: Graduating from college
Thousands of RIT students took the stage in the Gordon Field House May 19 as their status shifted from student to graduate. For Leah Bockhahn, Muhammad Ibraheem and Shantel Forrest, crossing the stage had an even deeper meaning as they became the first in their families to graduate from college. -
May 6, 2017
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A decade of innovation, creativity engages thousands
The 10th Imagine RIT festival drew big crowds, despite cool and rainy weather. Tens of thousands came to experience nearly 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and mathematics, including student research projects and displays organized by campus clubs. -
May 5, 2017
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The show will go on at Imagine RIT
While organizers did decide to move the 10 a.m. opening ceremonies into Ingle Auditorium, forecasted rain won’t affect much else about tomorrow’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. The festival will go, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
May 3, 2017
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RIT featured among ‘Colleges That Create Futures’
RIT is featured in the 2017 edition of The Princeton Review’s Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers by Going Beyond the Classroom. -
May 2, 2017
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Top stories and videos for April
News about an RIT scientist’s research with the NASA New Horizons spacecraft was the most read story last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos. -
April 25, 2017
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Andy Grammer headlines RIT’s SpringFest
SpringFest features water games, giveaways, prom dress rugby and a concert by pop musician Andy Grammer, among other activities. -
April 25, 2017
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Students win international scholarships
RIT students have won a variety of international scholarships and fellowships for the summer term and upcoming academic year. They will be recognized at the Global Learning Symposium on Thursday. -
April 25, 2017
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RIT hosts Global Learning Symposium on Thursday
The third annual Global Learning Symposium will include exhibits from students showcasing their academic achievements while abroad and will recognize prestigious international fellowship and scholarship winners.
