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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April 6, 2017
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Student speaks to importance of autism awareness
Meet Rachael Bosley, a fourth-year student in the applied arts and sciences program who falls on the autism spectrum. April is Autism Awareness Month. -
April 5, 2017
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Jugglers convene for 40th Spring Juggle-In
More than 700 jugglers from beginners to world champions are expected on the RIT campus this weekend to celebrate the 40th annual RIT Spring Juggle-In. -
April 3, 2017
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Top stories and videos for March
News and a video about RIT’s carillon bell system were among the most read and watched last month. Check out all of March’s top stories and videos. -
March 31, 2017
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Women in Business hosts etiquette dinner
Meet Harianne Hewitt, a second-year double major in business management and international hospitality and service management and president of the Women in Business club. -
March 30, 2017
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Events planned for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Solidarity walks, speakers, educational displays and a film are some of the events planned in April as RIT participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month. -
March 29, 2017
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Preparing students on autism spectrum for success
RIT is one of the leading universities in the nation in preparing students on the autism spectrum for professional success. Its strength stems from a combination of the Spectrum Support Program and the cooperative education program.
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March 29, 2017
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End of presidential era
Under Bill Destler’s leadership, RIT’s enrollment has reached record levels, selectivity and diversity have improved, the value of research awards has skyrocketed and geographic draw continues to widen. But his strong relationship with students is the key piece of his legacy. -
March 28, 2017
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Need a nap? RIT has a map for that
Students at Rochester Institute of Technology can now find the best spots on campus to catch a few Z’s between classes with help from “Naps,” a website that shows and rates places to get some shuteye. -
March 24, 2017
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RIT hosts Individualized Major Programs conference
RIT’s School of Individualized Study, in partnership with Drexel University, Ithaca College and St. Bonaventure University, is hosting the ninth annual 2017 National Conference for Individualized Major Programs March 30-31. -
March 23, 2017
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2017 Imagine RIT poster design announced
Riley Yankowich, a third-year new media design student from Deerfield Beach, Fla., created the winning poster and will receive $500 in Tiger Bucks as her prize. -
March 22, 2017
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Carillon set to ring across campus once again
The sound of the RIT carillon bells will be heard throughout campus for the first time in nearly three years on Friday. The system, which broke in 2014, was repaired and will resume chiming at 3 p.m. Friday. -
March 21, 2017
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RIT designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’
RIT has been named a “Voter Friendly Campus” by the Campus Vote Project and Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education for its ROAR the Vote effort to encourage students to register and vote in the 2016 general election and in coming years.
