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.

  • February 9, 2018

    Tablet screen showing Metrognome logo and game start screen.

    Student Spotlight: Heading to Game Developers Conference

    Meet John Blau, a second-year game design and development major and the producer and game designer of MetroGnome, is a rhythm-based defense game for tablets and mobile devices that teaches users the basic principles of rhythm.

  • February 2, 2018

    Aerial shot of students dressed up for career fair.

    Thousands to attend RIT’s Spring Career Fair

    More than 230 companies searching for skilled employees are expected at RIT’s 2018 Spring Career Fair on Wednesday. More than 5,000 students and alumni typically attend the Career Fair.

  • January 26, 2018

    Four members of Alpha Phi Omega Xi Zeta chapter dressed up posing for picture.

    Student Spotlight: Turning failing habits around

    Meet Brian Zarzuela, a third-year computer engineering technology major who is passionate about service work. After a difficult first semester, Zarzuela turned to the College Restoration Program to get his grades back on track.

  • January 24, 2018

    Ice carving display saying RIT with a tiger on top.

    RIT's FreezeFest celebrates the snow and cold

    A performance by Joywave, snowboarding and ski course, escape rooms, grocery bingo, basketball and hockey games are some of the more than 20 events and activities planned for the ninth annual FreezeFest, Feb. 1-4.

  • January 22, 2018

    group of international students holding RIT Tigers banners.

    Student leaders from RIT's global campuses meet in Dubai

    Student leaders from RIT's campuses in Rochester, Croatia, Kosovo and the United Arab Emirates met in Dubai during the holiday break to discuss their strengths and challenges and how they can better work collaboratively.

  • January 16, 2018

    Laura Branch holding a bowling ball in front of bowling lanes

    RIT bowler is among the best in the nation

    Laura Branch, a member of RIT's bowling team, has been named a member of the United States Bowling Congress's Junior Team USA, a prestigious honor given to the top 12 male and female bowlers in the country who are under 21.

  • January 11, 2018

    Orange logo of the Top News Stories and Videos of the Year.

    Top RIT News stories and videos for 2017

    What a year! RIT had some great news to share in 2017. Among the top stories are the $50 million gift from Austin McChord and the announcement of David Munson as RIT's 10th president.

  • December 7, 2017

    Student with VR headset, in front of the MAGIC logo.

    Student Spotlight: Creating a Holo-Assistant

    Meet Chirag Kular, a computer science graduate student who is working on an innovative research project using augmented reality technology and incorporating the technology of Microsoft HoloLens, Amazon’s Alexa and IBM’s Watson.

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