Tiger's Tale: August 25, 2023

More than 3,300 new and transfer undergraduate students arrived in Rochester this week as they prepare for their first day of classes on Monday. The new undergraduate students come from 48 states (all but Iowa and Wyoming); Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Guam; U.S. Virgin Islands; and 47 countries, with the largest contingent coming from India, Canada, and China.

Learn more about the Class of 2027/28

RIT is now on Spotify! Make sure to follow and be the first to find out about more custom playlists throughout the year.

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Alumni like you play an important role in recruiting future Tigers by recommending RIT to prospective students within your families, communities, and professional networks. And now that role is even more valuable! Did you know? When you refer a prospective student to RIT, that student is eligible for the RIT Alumni Referral Award, a $1,000 per year scholarship renewable for four years. Each alum can refer one undergraduate applicant per year for this award.

Learn more about the Alumni Referral Award program 

The recent fires that have devastated Maui have hit home for one Rochester Institute of Technology student. Third-year biotechnology student Maximillian Balter BS '25, who is one of four RIT students from Maui, has been busy in the relief efforts. His family’s company, Maui Flight Academy, took the initiative to air deliver supplies through the Kapalua airport, which is the only airport on the west side of the island.

Read more about Maximillian

Join us on ROAR Day, taking place September 28-29, for our biggest giving day of the year! Your alumni gift is crucial for RIT's future. Boost student and faculty support, attract top talent, and enhance the value of your degree. Be a proud RIT Tiger, leave a legacy, and impact the areas you love most.

Bridgestone Americas, Wilson, NC

Sr. Environmental Engineer
Career Connect Job #111618

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Bridgestone Americas. We are seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant.

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US National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Photographer (Object Photographer)
Career Connect Job #111368

Make highly accurate digital captures of works of art using direct digital capture of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art objects from the extensive and diverse art collection using high-end digital equipment and lighting. Document the collection including large scale sculpture and furniture, highly reflective silver objects, as well as traditional paintings, works on paper and general 3D art works.

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Alumni Ronald Kemker receives U.S. Air Force’s Harold Brown Award

Rochester Institute of Technology alumni Ronald Kemker Ph.D. '18, a major in the United States Space Force, received the 2021 Harold Brown Award, the highest award given to a scientist or engineer who applies research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force. Kemker was recognized for his achievements in aviation electronics development for dozens of Automatic Target Recognition models, a novel data fusion scheme, and five processing algorithms.

Learn more about Ronald

Nick Brandreth BFA '08 has not disappeared, but a fictional caricature of him is the star of a new thriller that was released earlier this month. Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth,, produced by Tiny Voice Studio, is described as a gripping blend of true crime and sci-fi mystery. 

Tatiana Ariola BFA ’18 and Adam Montoya BFA ’19, founders of Hill + Valley, welcomed the opportunity to work with a fellow RIT Tiger on Blue Hour. 

Read more about these RIT alumni working together

54th Annual RIT Athletics Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Join family, friends, and alumni as we honor the Class of 2023 and induct them into the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 14, 2023 as part of Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Register for the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tim Capria BS '07 was recently named to the Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group at Husch Blackwell, where he focuses his practice on trademark portfolio management and counseling, including both the registration and filing of trademarks and the policing of potential mark infringement domestically and abroad.

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Rebecca Olson BS '07, MS '09 was recently appointed as CEO of The Oman American Business Council (OABC), effective from August 1, 2023.

Read more about Rebecca

Tim Wicks BS '05 is the founder of Managed IT & consulting firm, Hyopsys, which has been awarded The Philadelphia100® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in Philadelphia for the third year in a row.

Read more about Tim

Your relationship with RIT doesn't end when you cross the stage. Update your information at rit.edu/alumni/update and join the thousands of other proud alumni who volunteer, attend alumni events, take advantage of alumni benefits, and continue to support the areas of RIT that mean the most to them. By completing the form, you will ensure that you receive invitations to alumni events in your region as well at the RIT University Magazine throughout the year.