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.

March 2, 2017

Author/historian delves into ‘West Side Story’

Julia Foulkes, professor of history at The New School in New York, will discuss her book, A Place for Us: West Side Story and New York, as the guest speaker of The Crossroads: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on American Music Speaker Series hosted by RIT’s School of Individualized Study.
March 2, 2017

Optimism abounds at RIT’s Spring Career Fair

Representatives from more than 245 companies filled the Gordon Field House as more than 4,600 students asked and answered questions about possible employment. Between 1,000 and 1,500 students are expected to meet with employers today for follow-up interviews.
March 1, 2017

Top stories and videos for February

News about two alumni pitching on Shark Tank was the most read story last month. Check out all of February’s top stories and videos.
February 27, 2017

Voting now open for this year’s Imagine RIT poster

Voting is open until March 3 to determine which poster will be used in this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 6. Nearly 50 entries were received for the 10th annual poster design contest, and the winner will receive $500 in Tiger Bucks.
February 27, 2017

Spring Career Fair set for Wednesday

More than 230 companies searching for skilled employees are expected at RIT’s 2017 Spring Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Gordon Field House.
February 24, 2017

Forums planned this week with RIT’s 10th president

Two campuswide open forums will be held this week with David C. Munson, RIT’s incoming president.
February 23, 2017

Student prepares for conference championship game

Meet Jessica Glaz, a third-year packaging science student, who is a guard for the women’s basketball team. The team will compete in the Liberty League championship game on Saturday.
February 21, 2017

Health Innovation Challenge to open Imagine RIT

Each year, the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival has opened with a challenge from RIT President Bill Destler. This year, the contest is an interdisciplinary health innovation challenge.
February 17, 2017

Air Force ROTC holds blood drive March 6

RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538 and the Greater Rochester chapter of the Red Cross are sponsoring the 2017 annual blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Gordon Field House.
February 16, 2017

RIT to host mini triathlon

Experience an indoor triathlon at Rochester Institute of Technology March 5, as the RIT Running and Multisport Club presents Try-A-Tri, a 55-minute triathlon featuring swimming, running and spinning.
February 16, 2017

Student displays photo work from Kosovo

Meet Daniel Vasta, a third-year photojournalism major and one of a handful of RIT students who traveled to Kosovo last summer to pursue documentary projects as part of a study abroad program.
February 16, 2017

RIT hosts all-women hackathon Feb. 25–26

The free collaborative programming event creates an inviting and encouraging environment for young women to explore the world of technology, to learn something new and develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive tech industry.

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