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.

April 28, 2016

Female students honored as Legacy Leaders

The 2016 Women’s Career Achievement Dinner celebrated the accomplishments of women at RIT, including 38 graduating seniors who received Legacy Leader Awards.
April 28, 2016

Students win international scholarships

Sixteen students have won funding for international experiences through several different programs.
April 27, 2016

NTID student committed to serving community

Meet Susana Flores, a fourth-year museum studies student, who is graduating in May, and community service director for the Latin American Deaf Club.
April 27, 2016

Get on the list at Walk the Moon

Alumnus Scott Saldinger is organizing a bone marrow drive at Saturday’s Walk the Moon concert to sign concertgoers up for the international bone marrow registry.
April 26, 2016

Walk The Moon highlights SpringFest 2016

Free food, movies, a carnival, puppies and new wave/rock band Walk the Moon performs during this year’s SpringFest, Thursday through Sunday.
April 22, 2016

Exhibit highlights the science behind superfoods

RIT nutrition management students will explain what gives certain foods an extra nutritional punch at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 7.
April 21, 2016

Students recognized with 2016 Leadership Awards

The awards are given to nominated students who possess high leadership qualities, advance college life on campus or in the community or build bridges for their peers.
April 19, 2016

Rock climbing team headed to national competition

Eight students from the RIT Rock Climbing Team will compete in the Collegiate Climbing Series in San Diego, Calif., on Friday and Saturday.
April 19, 2016

RIT recognizes dedicated volunteers

Cindee Gray, assistant vice president of the RIT & RRH Alliance, and student Amanda Schartau are the recipients of the Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards.
April 13, 2016

Pete the Planner offers financial advice

Peter Dunn, known on the speaking circuit as “Pete the Planner,” presents “Tip$ for getting your finances together in 140 characters or less” on April 13.
April 11, 2016

RIT launches pilot composting program

Bright green totes for food waste have been placed around University Commons. The contents will ultimately be taken to an anaerobic digester in Linwood, N.Y.
April 8, 2016

RIT honors 2015-16 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars

RIT honored 117 students whose academic and personal achievements have made them this year’s Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars.

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