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.

May 26, 2016

RIT a finalist in Challenging Extremism Initiative

A team from Saunders College of Business will head to Washington, D.C., on June 27 to present its campaign to combat violent extremism.
May 23, 2016

NTID celebrates high achievers

NTID students were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 20.
May 20, 2016

RIT graduates: Use convergence to your advantage

France A. Cordova, director of the NSF, told some 4,000 graduating students that the workforce of the future must have a broad-based education that encourages collaboration.
May 18, 2016

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Text RITGRAD to 888777 for important updates throughout the commencement weekend, including safety, weather, traffic and emergency alerts.
May 17, 2016

M&T Bank establishes City Scholars Scholarship

M&T Bank will offer annual scholarships of up to $25,000 to two RIT students in the Rochester City Scholars Program.
May 12, 2016

Goodbye, Goodbuy! recycling program starts Monday

More than 100 volunteers are needed for the second annual Goodbye, Goodbuy! program, where students moving out can donate items to be sold to incoming students next year.
May 11, 2016

First Niagara Foundation supports City Scholars

The First Niagara Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Rochester City Scholars Program at RIT as part of its Mentoring Matters Program.
May 9, 2016

President Destler announces 2017 retirement

William W. Destler, RIT’s ninth president, announced today that he will retire at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year.
May 7, 2016

Innovation and creativity on display

The ninth annual Imagine RIT festival featured battling robots, portable coffee makers, glass blowing and devices to help people with mobility issues among the 400 exhibits.
May 6, 2016

Ninth annual Imagine RIT set for Saturday

More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this campus-wide event, which features 400+ interactive exhibits in science, technology, the arts and more.
May 6, 2016

Second lieutenant joins new Army Cyber Branch

Meet Morgan Maroni, a fourth-year computing security major and command sergeant major of the Army ROTC Tiger Battalion. After graduation, she will join the Army Cyber Branch.
May 3, 2016

Top stories and videos for April

News about a faculty member’s mystery novel and a video on the Hot Wheelz racing team were among the most popular last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos.

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