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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September 12, 2024
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RIT President says it’s ‘an extraordinary time at RIT’
RIT President David Munson delivered his annual Welcome and State of the University address Sept. 12, where he also highlighted a strong enrollment, research milestones, the initial stages of a new strategic plan, and achievements by students, faculty, and staff.
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September 12, 2024
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RIT student team named finalists in national packaging design challenge
Five students from RIT combined talents and designed a packaging campaign for garlic that will be among the finalists for the Paperboard Packaging Student Design Challenge.
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September 11, 2024
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RIT students react to presidential debate
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT students about their thoughts surrounding the Harris/Trump debate.
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September 6, 2024
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New Office of Pre-Health Professions is a campuswide resource
The Office of Pre-Health Professions gives students interested in health professional careers, such as medical, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and vet school, a roadmap and road-side assistance.
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September 6, 2024
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Bridging finance and sustainability: RIT student interns at New York Climate Exchange
Chen, a Beta Gamma Sigma honoree this past April, has also earned the Saunders College of Business Women’s Alumnae Network, and Daniel D. Tessoni and Donald Margolis CPA endowed scholarships.
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September 6, 2024
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RIT well represented at 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival
RIT students, faculty, and staff will contribute music, dance, comedy, poetry, photojournalism, and more during the 13th annual Rochester Fringe Festival, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Sept. 21.
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September 6, 2024
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Stakeholders adapt to changing trends among Indian students
The Pie talks to Ashutosh Agarwal, associate director of South Asian Affairs, about the increase of Indian students choosing to study abroad, especially for those with interests in public health, STEM, and employability-focused programs.
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September 4, 2024
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President Munson looks ahead to new academic year in State of the University address next week
Join President David Munson Thursday, Sept. 12, as he welcomes the RIT community back to campus and to the beginning of a new academic year.
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September 3, 2024
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RIT/NTID and School of Performing Arts present 2024-2025 theatrical and dance season
The 2024-2025 theatrical season will include thrillers, whimsical classical adaptations, a take on a popular Broadway show, and a reimagined look at The Nutcracker set in 1940s Harlem, among others.
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August 30, 2024
![Dean Jacqueline Mozrall, along with other RIT and community leaders ring the opening bell, awash with biodegradable confetti, to signify the official opening of the college’s expansion.]()
Saunders College of Business unveils upgraded Max Lowenthal Hall with ‘Opening Bell’ ceremony
Designed by LaBella Associates, this $25 million expansion almost doubles the size of RIT’s business college, adding more than 35,000 square feet of renovated classrooms, applied research and case analysis labs, a state-of-the-art auditorium and café, and more.
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August 29, 2024
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RIT aids in global climate solution initiatives
The Exchange plans to build a 400,000-square-foot campus on Governors Island, in the West River, next to the Statue of Liberty. One of the new facilities will be a state-of-the-art building with a serpentine roof that resembles a roller coaster with a solar canopy.
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August 29, 2024
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RIT unveils $25 million business school expansion
WHAM-TV features the grand opening of the Saunders College of Business expansion.
