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February 26, 2024
‘Futuristic workshop’ wins this year’s Imagine RIT poster contest
A futurist 3D-modeled poster featuring a whimsical, futuristic workshop was selected as the winning entry in this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival poster contest. Visitors can receive a free copy of the poster during the festival on April 27, while supplies last.
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February 16, 2024
Indie rock band Mt. Joy set to perform at RIT
WHAM-TV talks about an upcoming RIT campus performance by indie rock band Mt. Joy this fall.
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February 14, 2024
Bright Spot: RIT students celebrate Valentine's Day with seniors at St. John's home
WHAM-TV features RIT students in the Sigma Alpha Mu-Delta Omega chapter's volunteering efforts at St. John's Home as a part of their mission of intergenerational learning and camaraderie.
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February 9, 2024
Archery Club aims for more members and competitions
RIT’s Archery Club is holding tryouts to encourage students to join the competition team. The club has competed in virtual competitions, and the RIT team held its first live competition on Jan. 27.
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February 2, 2024
Activities outside of class keep students buzzing
There's more than 300 student clubs on campus involving art, gaming, music, politics, science, sports, and theater, including the RIT Beekeeping Club.
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January 26, 2024
STEM degrees, co-ops draw international students
Each year, RIT welcomes nearly 2,000 students from more than 100 countries to its campus. The draw of a top-notch STEM education, along with a nationally ranked co-op and internship program and an increasing global reach with numerous opportunities for programmatic exchanges, gives students the chance for real-world work experiences and career focus.
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January 26, 2024
Esports teams help students embrace their passions
RIT has one of the largest and best collegiate esports programs in the nation. With around 250 players and more than 2,300 community members, RIT Esports is bigger than many college athletics programs.
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January 15, 2024
RIT offers mental health first aid training for students, faculty, and staff
A new training program for RIT students, faculty, and staff aims to bolster a campus-wide approach to supporting student mental health. Nearly 300 people have completed the Mental Health First Aid Training course last semester and have received certification from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing.
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December 14, 2023
Creating Career Pathways for Neurodiverse Students
Inside Higher Ed talks to Kendra Evans, director of RIT's Spectrum Support Programs, about programs for neurodivergent students.
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December 6, 2023
RIT Esports wins national collegiate ‘Counter-Strike 2’ championship
RIT's Counter Strike 2 team won the 2023 Grand Finals of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Varsity Premier league—the most competitive league that NACE offers. This is RIT’s eighth national championship in esports.
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November 20, 2023
RIT helps international students adjust to a new language
The English Language Center helps teach English to international students, from beginners to advanced levels. The classes are open to anyone interested in preparing to enroll in a university.
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November 13, 2023
RIT partners with American Red Cross for annual outreach initiative
Six interdisciplinary teams of RIT students put on their design-thinking caps in support of the American Red Cross of Western New York for the ninth annual EUREKA! Workshop.