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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January 17, 2025
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Dialogue on Disability: Local photojournalists and Special Olympians take sports journalism beyond the stats
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks with Josh Meltzer and Jenn Poggi, associate professors, and Travis LaCoss, fourth-year student in the photojournalism program, about working with Special Olympics athletes to tell their stories in a deeper way.
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January 9, 2025
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Philanthropy, leadership, and networking opportunities are keys to Greek Life at RIT
The 750 RIT undergraduate students who belong to one of the 28 fraternities or sororities on campus also perform thousands of hours of community service and raise thousands of dollars for charities each year.
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January 6, 2025
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Mental fitness: Why physical exercise is always a great resolution
Spectrum News speaks to RIT student Alec Waight-Morabito about the importance of mental and physical health.
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January 6, 2025
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Men's and Women's USA Deaf Indoor Volleyball National team holds scrimmage at RIT
WHAM-TV speaks to RIT men's volleyball player Zain Shahid about the game.
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January 2, 2025
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RIT trio triumphs in global trading challenge
The team, supported by faculty adviser and finance professor Hao Zhang, won the 2024 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge.
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December 18, 2024
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Student spotlight: Researching health care for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
Emma Kane, a third-year public policy major, has spent the past year working at the Deaf Health Laboratory, led by the mentors at the Deaf Health Care and Biomedical Sciences Hub (Deaf Hub) at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
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December 18, 2024
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ACLU President Deborah Archer headlines 43rd annual Expressions of King’s Legacy
RIT will welcome Deborah Archer, eighth president of the American Civil Liberties Union, to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 29, for the 43rd annual Expressions of King’s Legacy event.
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December 17, 2024
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PA students at RIT get high-tech anatomy table
WROC-TV speaks to Christopher Montanaro, lecturer in the physician assistant program, and Lexi Pieri, a fourth-year physician assistant student, about the table.
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December 13, 2024
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RIT's Tiger Tracks train show marks 18 years on the rails
Fox Rochester talks to RIT's Model Railroad Train Club about the upcoming show.
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December 13, 2024
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Student spotlight: Fulbright student's research applies AI to real-world problems
Diana Velychko, a Fulbright master’s student in artificial intelligence, is paving the way for more intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Her work focuses on the intersection of human perception and AI, aiming to bridge the gap between how people see the world and how machines interpret it.
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December 13, 2024
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Researchers discover solutions to build stronger bridges
Aging infrastructure is a major issue in the U.S. with nearly 50 percent of bridges considered in poor condition. Investments are often for immediate repairs, but today engineering researchers are exploring how structural changes might improve longevity, safety, and construction costs. -
December 12, 2024
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'ProHockey' Podcast | Episode 68: Wayne Wilson
The ProHockey Podcast talks to RIT men's hockey coach Wayne Wilson about how he challenges his players to be better student athletes and achieve their personal goals.
