Sudhakar G. 'Bal' Dixit MBA '74 and his wife, Anita Dixit MS '91 (career and human resource development) have achieved so much side by side'both personally and professionally'that it's only fitting the couple will be recognized together at RIT's 2022 commencement on May 6. The Dixits are being honored for their ongoing support of the university and career achievements with the 2021-2022 Outstanding Alumni award'the highest honor bestowed upon alumni in recognition of service to RIT and its growth.
Tiger Hockey is headed to the post-season! RIT Men's Hockey clinched the 4th seed in the Atlantic Hockey Tournament. The Tigers will host Sacred Heart at home in a best-of-three series March 11-13! Cheer on the Tigers by streaming, tuning in to live updates, or coming to the games. The first game is Friday, March 11 at 7:05 p.m. Eastern.
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Celebrating 25 Years of RIT Croatia: The Importance of Digital Marketing March 14, Noon Eastern
Join RIT Croatia Alumna, Angela Josipa Krčelić '18, as she stresses the importance of social media and what practices are essential for businesses to strive to achieve their maximum potential using a variety of outlets.
** RIT Croatia is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Men's Lacrosse Alumni-only Social April 8, 6 p.m. Eastern
Join fellow RIT Lacrosse alumni on Friday, April 8 - the evening before our match-up with Union - for an alumni-only mixer at Jeremiah's on Jefferson Rd.
Registration is $25/person which includes a cash bar and a variety of appetizers with the proceeds going straight to the Tiger Stadium Renovation Fund.
RIT Men's Lacrosse Post-game Event April 9, 5 p.m. Eastern
Join fellow RIT Lacrosse alumni, parents, friends and supporters on Saturday, April 9 after our game with Union for a special post-game event at Sticky Lips BBQ on Jefferson Rd.
Registration is $40/person which includes a cash bar, a variety of BBQ, and live music with the proceeds going straight to the Tiger Stadium Renovation Fund.
Today, midway through our 2025 Strategic Plan, RIT is on a firm path to realize all we set out to accomplish'and more. We are becoming the university we want to be.
RIT/NTID almunus signed at this year's Superbowl Halftime Show
For the first time in history, American Sign Language accessibility was a part of this year's Superbowl Halftime Show. Rochester had ties to this very special event.
RIT alumna's clothing brand featured in New York Fashion Week
After a lifelong interest in clothing design, Chrystel Anne Clasicas has burst onto the fashion scene, starting by selling face masks in 2020 and showing her work at New York Fashion Week only one year later.
Now, she's preparing to appear again at this year's New York Fashion Week by showing a collection of designs in collaboration with RIT engineers.
The RIT Men's Swimming & Diving team won its first Liberty League Championship in program history. The Tigers scored 1,698 points to hold off host Ithaca which finished second with 1,587.
This spring, we are thrilled to announce that the RIT Alumni Book Club will be reading the best-selling novel (and soon to be Netflix series), The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi!
We will read and discuss this 'uplifting tale that highlights the power of family' (Library Journal) beginning on March 18 and will be joined by Alka Joshi for a Livestreamed event on Wednesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
There is no cost to participate you just have to secure a copy of the book! Please join us for what is sure to be a vibrant reading escape.
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Jerry Elman MBA '84 will be releasing his book, "Miracles Through Hell A True Story of Holocaust Survival and Intergenerational Healing" in March 2022. The book will be available on Amazon.com.
Greg Hitchin BS '78, CEcD, was awarded the Mary Jo Hanover Award from the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) in recognition of his service to the organization and industry.
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