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.

February 16, 2017

Group launches global health association club

The newly formed Global Health Association @ RIT involves students from across campus for a multidisciplinary perspective on health concerns. Its first event features a talk by James Harrington, executive director of the Ugandan Water Project, on Friday.
February 13, 2017

RIT’s FreezeFest celebrates the snow and cold

An obstacle course challenge, an ice sculpture demonstration, a concert by President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson and drag queen bingo are all part of the eighth annual RIT FreezeFest.
February 10, 2017

RIT set to show love to its donors on Feb. 14

RIT is looking to spread a little extra love this Valentine’s Day by placing more than 500 red tags around campus to show the impact of donor support and provide the campus community an opportunity to say “thanks.”
February 10, 2017

Hayes twins reflect on their time at RIT

Meet Austin and Brandon Hayes, who are fourth-year students from Aurora, Ohio. The twin engineers are on track to graduate next year with honors.
February 8, 2017

RIT hosts Graduate Education Week

The fourth annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held Feb. 20–24 and feature speakers, the Three Minute Thesis competition and social events.
February 7, 2017

RIT’s Phyllis Wade to perform at Smithsonian

Phyllis Wade, a student support specialist, will help commemorate Black History Month by performing “Signal Songs of the Underground Railroad” to students visiting the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C.
February 3, 2017

SG supports those affected by immigration policy

RIT’s Student Government passed a resolution 23 to 1 on Friday in support of students, faculty and staff from seven countries whose citizens have temporarily been restricted from entering the United States by executive order of President Donald Trump on Jan. 27.
February 2, 2017

Team creates navigational system for hikers

Meet Kaitlyn Gillmor, a second-year industrial design student who led a team in creating a navigational system for hikers at the Ganondagan State Historic Site.
February 1, 2017

RIT featured in ‘Colleges that Pay You Back’

RIT is recognized by The Princeton Review in the 2017 edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. Ratings were based on academics, cost, financial aid, graduation rates, student debt, and alumni salaries and job satisfaction.
February 1, 2017

Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address

RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration.
January 31, 2017

2017 Imagine RIT exhibit proposals now accepted

Proposals for exhibits, performances and demonstrations for this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival are now being accepted online.
January 30, 2017

Graduation Fair 2017 set for Feb. 8

The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for all 2017 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding RIT’s 132nd Commencement Weekend, including talking with representatives from their colleges about ceremonies, receptions and other details.

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