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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August 5, 2014
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Hackathons help students get jobs, make difference
Hackathons are more than coding. They have become a way for students to impress future employers, give back to the community and socialize. -
August 5, 2014
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Hockey coaches face mentor at homecoming game
On Oct. 18, fans will pack Blue Cross Arena for RIT’s contest against Boston College. For coaches Wayne Wilson and Brian Hills, there will be a different sort of homecoming. -
August 4, 2014
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Tiger Walk turns 10
Started by RIT men’s baseball Head Coach Rob Grow ’88 and the office of Alumni Relations, the first Tiger Walk was held in the fall of 2004. -
August 4, 2014
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Changing the story one college fair at a time
Kenneth Holley is an undergraduate admissions volunteer. Over the past five years, he has represented RIT at events in the New York City area and in Cincinnati. -
July 22, 2014
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RIT hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium Aug. 8
More than 180 undergraduate students will showcase their projects at the 23rd annual RIT Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. -
July 22, 2014
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RIT names executive director of CMS
A University of Alabama director and African-American culture scholar will join RIT Aug. 1 as the executive director of the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies. -
July 16, 2014
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RIT announces lineup for 2014 Fringe Festival
RIT President Bill Destler on the banjo and his spouse, vocalist Rebecca Johnson, are one of the many acts in this year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 18–27. -
July 8, 2014
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Destler and Johnson pledge $1M to City Scholars
RIT President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson continue funding for the program, which provides free tuition to RIT for eligible city students. -
June 30, 2014
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RIT hosts summer program for city students
Saunders College of Business’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is hosting the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program for 40 Rochester School District students. -
June 19, 2014
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RIT and Coca-Cola announce new partnership
In July, Coca-Cola will become the primary beverage provider at RIT. Coca-Cola will also support scholarships for RIT students. -
June 2, 2014
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Top stories and videos for May
News about Imagine RIT and commencement was most popular last month. Check out all of May’s top stories and videos. -
May 20, 2014
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Student heads to Atlanta following graduation
A Q&A with Bertram Byam Jr., a fifth-year management information systems major who graduates this weekend. Following graduation, Byam will move to Atlanta to work for AT&T.
