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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October 16, 2015
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International students flock to RIT
Hundreds of international students gathered on the Kodak Quad to have a group photo taken Friday. RIT welcomed a record 2,635 international students to campus this fall. -
October 16, 2015
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New book explores rich history of RIT hockey
In his new book, Frozen in Time: The History of RIT Hockey, Scott Pitoniak explores the hockey programs' journey from hand-me-down uniforms to NCAA tournament wins. -
October 16, 2015
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Tiger Tank team developing weightlifting product
Meet Ian Young, a business administration graduate student who is working with his Tiger Tank-winning team, LiftForce, to improve their motion-capture device or weightlifters. -
October 15, 2015
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Heath Boice-Pardee awarded research fellowship
Heath Boice-Pardee, associate vice president for Student Affairs, has received a $15,000 research fellowship to help identify the value of higher education. -
October 15, 2015
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RIT FoodShare grows while helping the hungry
In the RIT FoodShare Center's 6-month tenure, more than 500 people have taken advantage of donated items. It will host an open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. -
October 14, 2015
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‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf visits Oct. 16
Vint Cerf, Google’s vice president and chief Internet evangelist, will discuss his ideas for avoiding a digital dark age for the Golisano College’s Dean’s Lecture Series. -
October 14, 2015
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President delivers the "State of the University"
President Bill Destler will give his annual "State of the University" address from 10 to 11 a.m. this Saturday in Ingle Auditorium. -
October 13, 2015
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MAGIC Center welcomes social media expert Oct. 22
Amy Vernon, social media etiquette guru, says the internet is not at fault for cyber-bullying, and will explain why at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 in Student Innovation Hall. -
October 12, 2015
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Featured speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month
Actress-singer Jackie Cruz, star of the Netflix hit series Orange is the New Black will be the featured speaker during Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 15 at RIT. -
October 12, 2015
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RIT launches new diversity leadership program
W.O.C.H.A. (Women of Color, Honor and Ambition), a diversity program modeled after the highly successful M.O.C.H.A., aims to enhance leadership ability and build camaraderie. -
October 8, 2015
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Alumni House coming to RIT
An estate home adjacent to the RIT campus is being renovated into a welcome center and meeting space for returning alumni. -
October 7, 2015
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Rochester Fringe Fest deemed a success
Fringe Fest organizers say more than 63,000 people attended the 10-day festival, nearly 4,000 of which attended the more than 30 RIT student or faculty-run events.
