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Past Commencement News

May 9, 2017

A family first: Graduating from college

Thousands of RIT students took the stage in the Gordon Field House May 19 as their status shifted from student to graduate. For Leah Bockhahn, Muhammad Ibraheem and Shantel Forrest, crossing the stage had an even deeper meaning as they became the first in their families to graduate from college.
May 9, 2017

Two first to graduate from digital humanities program

Dillon Guscott and Everett Kline are the first to receive bachelor’s degrees in RIT’s new digital humanities and social sciences program.
May 8, 2017

Grad aims to pave the way for more Native Americans pursuing STEM degrees

Hard work, engagement with his community and dedication to research have defined Brendan John’s time at RIT, and he is poised to take the next step in pursuing his dream of becoming a professor.
February 1, 2017

Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address

RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration.
January 30, 2017

Graduation Fair 2017 set for Feb. 8

The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for all 2017 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding RIT’s 132nd Commencement Weekend, including talking with representatives from their colleges about ceremonies, receptions and other details.
June 2, 2016

Top stories and videos for May

President Destler’s plans to retire, Imagine RIT and commencement were among the most popular news stories and videos last month.
May 23, 2016

NTID celebrates high achievers

NTID students were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 20.
May 20, 2016

RIT graduates: Use convergence to your advantage

France A. Cordova, director of the NSF, told some 4,000 graduating students that the workforce of the future must have a broad-based education that encourages collaboration.
May 18, 2016

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May 6, 2016

Second lieutenant joins new Army Cyber Branch

Meet Morgan Maroni, a fourth-year computing security major and command sergeant major of the Army ROTC Tiger Battalion. After graduation, she will join the Army Cyber Branch.
April 14, 2016

PA student among first to earn BS/MS degree

Meet Alexandra Williams, a fifth-year student in the physician assistant program who is part of the first graduating class to receive a BS/MS degree in the program’s history.
February 24, 2016

NSF director to deliver commencement address

France A. Córdova, director of the National Science Foundation, is the keynote speaker at the university’s 131st commencement celebration.