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Past Commencement News
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January 17, 2019
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Former head of Xerox research to give 2019 commencement keynote
John Seely Brown, former chief scientist of Xerox Corp. and director of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), will be the keynote speaker for RIT’s annual commencement celebration.
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May 14, 2018
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RIT/NTID students graduate with accolades
Several students at NTID were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 11. -
May 11, 2018
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RIT grads challenged to fuse technology, humanity
Thomas Wheeler, former director of the Federal Communications Commission, told some 2,400 graduating students during Academic Convocation that they are challenged to humanize technology-driven changes. -
May 8, 2018
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81-year-old graduates after more than 50 years
After more than 50 years, Bob Fitch will finally walk across the graduation stage this May. The 81-year-old will be handed an applied arts and sciences diploma from RIT’s School of Individualized Study. -
May 4, 2018
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Research opens doors for business graduate
Nathan Raw considers himself an expert at providing simple answers to complex questions, thanks to the undergraduate research he has done at RIT’s Saunders College of Business. He says his immersion into research led him to his next chapter as a data scientist for PricewaterhouseCoopers. -
May 3, 2018
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Love for environment becomes passion for sustainability
As she nears her graduation from RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Jennifer Russell wants to prove to forward-thinking businesses and communities that development and the environment do not always have to be at odds. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT grad returns to West Coast for ‘dream job’
Cynthia Walker is on the cusp of a health-care career focusing on the heart. She graduates from RIT on May 11 with a BS from the School of Individualized Study and a certificate in echocardiography, or ultrasound of the heart, from the College of Health Sciences and Technology. -
April 28, 2018
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City Scholar eyes career in architecture
After struggling with classes in her first semester at RIT, Kiasia Singletary got the help she needed and will graduate on time this May. The interior design major plans to pursue a master’s in architecture. -
April 28, 2018
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Economics grad aiming for a Ph.D.
When Zachary Grzelka transferred to RIT in his second year as an economics major, he didn’t expect it would be a move that would become a stepping stone to shape his career as a college professor. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT graduates future leaders through ROTC programs
Phylicia Matusz and Christopher Tran are two of the nearly 30 students in RIT’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs who are being formally commissioned during commencement weekend. -
April 28, 2018
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Grad proud to wear stole representing heritage, hard work
When Elizabeth Sheffield crosses the stage at graduation, she’ll do so wearing a special stole that exemplifies her heritage, hard work and the tremendous support she has received from her Native American tribe during her four years at RIT. -
April 28, 2018
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Graduating biotech major found enriching experiences at RIT
College of Science senior Ashley Adair is a trailblazer in her family: She will be the first to earn a college degree. She is also one of the first RIT students to graduate from a program that equips STEM majors with skills for navigating college.
