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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March 6, 2019
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Student Spotlight: Showing the artistic side of science
Meet Deirdre Cannon, a first-year biotechnology and molecular bioscience student who loves drawing.
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February 28, 2019
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Students: Networking key to landing co-ops, jobs
Most college career fairs pair students with company recruiters looking to hire students after graduation. But at RIT, thousands of co-op placements a year are also offered, giving students experiential learning and a foot in the door after graduation.
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February 28, 2019
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Student Spotlight: Wrestlers headed to National Championships
Meet Dempsey King, a fourth-year civil engineering technology student, who is one of three RIT wrestlers who qualified for the 2019 NCAA Division III Championship tournament.
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February 26, 2019
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MAGIC’s Co-Up program helps students bring their passions to life
The Co-Up program, made possible by contributions from members of the RIT Board of Trustees, is a unique opportunity for students to realize their passion projects.
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February 26, 2019
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President David Munson takes questions on Reddit
Housing, tuition and mental health services were just some of the topics RIT President David Munson addressed in an “Ask Munson Anything” session Monday on Reddit.
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February 26, 2019
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RIT hosts all-women hackathon March 2-3
RIT’s upcoming all-women hackathon will encourage young women to pursue computing careers, while helping participants form mentorship relationships, learn computing skills in a supportive environment and have fun.
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February 22, 2019
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Student Spotlight: Attending Kennedy Center theater festival
Meet three students who were nominated to attend the Kennedy Center American College Theater Regional Festival.
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February 20, 2019
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RIT Dubai students advance in innovation challenge
Four RIT Dubai students earned an opportunity to become global champions of an international competition that requires them to collaborate, innovate and compete with some of the brightest minds from around the world.
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February 20, 2019
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Eight Beat Measure wins a cappella quarterfinals competition
Eight Beat Measure, one of seven student a cappella groups at RIT, won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Tournament quarterfinals Saturday and advances to the ICCA semifinal competition March 30.
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February 19, 2019
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RIT celebrates National Engineers Week
National Engineers Week takes place this week at RIT, and the university will participate in the annual recognition of engineers’ contributions by hosting a variety of programming for those interested in learning more about what engineers do.
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February 19, 2019
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Explore ‘what’s next’ at TEDxRIT Feb. 23
A diverse set of speakers, including entrepreneurs, social activists and students, will inspire attendees at TEDxRIT, RIT’s independently organized TED event. The talks will be live streamed on Facebook.
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February 13, 2019
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Don’t forget to Thank A Giver today
For the past six years, RIT has celebrated TAG Day to show appreciation for those who have given back to the university. In addition to hanging tags in different areas of the university that have been impacted by donor support, The Fund for RIT is hosting a TAG Day Fair until 2 p.m. today.
