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.

October 13, 2014

Hundreds celebrate at global hockey festival

More than 1,600 Tiger fans attended the inaugural One SpiRIT: Global Hockey Festival. The event featured carnival games, live music and food before Saturday’s hockey games.
October 10, 2014

Speakers, sports highlight Brick City Homecoming

Tickets are available to the general public and RIT community for many of the highlights of Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend, including Horton Speaker Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
October 10, 2014

Student promotes positive image of Muslims

Meet Farrukh Mohiuddin, a biomedical engineering student and secretary of the Muslim Student Association, which is hosting the largest Muslim event of the year Sunday.
October 3, 2014

Cross country captain at home on the run

Meet Matt Giannino, a fifth-year mechanical engineering technology student and a captain of the men’s cross country team.
October 2, 2014

Top stories and videos for September

News about the new Gene Polisseni Center and the 30th Big Shot were among the most popular last month. Check out all of September’s top stories and videos.
October 2, 2014

Share your achievements with Merit

University News is introducing Merit, a new way for RIT students to share their academic and extracurricular achievements.
October 1, 2014

RIT to host global hockey festival Oct. 11

RIT’s main campus will be connected with its campuses in Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo and allow students from around the world to interact with each other in real time.
September 29, 2014

RIT ready for largest career fair

Rochester Institute of Technology’s largest career fair on record is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today in the Gordon Field House.
September 26, 2014

Student saves co-worker from heart attack

Meet Tim Kremers, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student and lifeguard who performed life-saving CPR on a co-worker.
September 24, 2014

RIT unveils the ‘Classroom as a Learning Tool’

Steelcase Education, a company focused on creating effective, inspiring learning spaces, renovated a classroom in Eastman Hall.
September 19, 2014

Gene Polisseni Center opens with a roar

RIT alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community got their first look at the Tigers’ new $38 million den Thursday during a dedication ceremony.
September 18, 2014

RIT, community fans thrilled by Polisseni Center

Fans explored the arena with carnival games, complimentary concessions, self-guided tours, photo ops with Ritchie and an open skate session.

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