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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December 18, 2015
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RIT launches Parent and Family Programs website
A new website has been launched by RIT’s Parent and Family Programs office to answer parents’ questions about RIT and offer advice to support student success. -
December 11, 2015
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RIT to build national STEM diversity alliance
RIT has received a $270,225 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish an alliance among independent diversity programs at universities across the country. -
December 11, 2015
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Model Railroad president prepares for train show
Meet Matthew Glazer, fourth-year electrical engineering major and president of the RIT Model Railroad Club, as he prepares for this weekend’s Tiger Tracks Train Show and Sale. -
December 11, 2015
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RIT to host Congressional App Challenge kick-off
For the second year, RIT’s MAGIC Center will host the kick-off event for the Congressional App Challenge on Saturday in Student Innovation Hall. -
December 10, 2015
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Comedians announced for FreezeFest 2016
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, of “Saturday Night Live” and “Kroll Show” fame respectively, will perform at RIT for FreezeFest at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20. Tickets are available now. -
December 9, 2015
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RIT will arm specially trained officers in 2016
Rochester Institute of Technology Public Safety will soon deploy specially trained officers with access to firearms in an effort to protect individuals on campus. -
December 7, 2015
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Tiger Tracks Train Show heads to RIT this weekend
More than 3,000 model train enthusiasts are expected to visit dozens of vendors and see several train displays at the Gordon Field House this Saturday and Sunday. -
December 4, 2015
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RIT Observatory open house focuses on Geminids
The RIT Observatory will host an open house during the Geminid meteor showers. The observatory will be open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 14, weather permitting. -
December 3, 2015
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RIT Tiger Tales builds confidence, professionalism
RIT Tiger Tales, the RIT chapter of Toastmasters International, was formed one year ago to help students, alumni, faculty and staff overcome a fear of public speaking. -
November 20, 2015
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RIT hosts multiple discussions and events on race
In the wake of recent campus protests over how universities address diversity and inclusion, RIT hosted a week of conversations on the topic, some planned and some impromptu. -
November 20, 2015
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Rocky Horror cast member prepares for performance
Meet David Martellock, a third-year mechanical engineering student, who will take the stage as Brad Majors in RIT’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” -
November 19, 2015
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RIT-A.U.K Team Kosovo wins ‘Futsal’ tournament
Team Kosovo from RIT-A.U.K., RIT’s partnership with American University in Kosovo, have claimed victory in the European ‘Futsal’ Tournament after a 7-game winning streak.
