Tiger's Tale

August 23, 2024

A student and her father moving in with the help of student orientation leader

RIT welcomes more than 3,100 new
undergraduates from 47 states and 44 foreign countries

The new students come from 47 states (all but Arkansas, North Dakota, and Wyoming), Washington, D.C., and 44 foreign countries. They are among the most well-rounded and academically prepared classes at RIT, with average high school GPAs of 93.8 percent, up from 93 percent last year.

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Recent RIT Graduate Kyle Schulze makes his way through the Jawbreakers obstacle during the qualifiers round of the American Ninja Warrior earlier this year. Photo by Elizabeth Morris/NBC

Photo by Elizabeth Morris/NBC

'Deaf Ninja' Kyle Schulze BS ’24 reaches American Ninja Warrior semifinals

American Ninja Warrior has helped Schulze be an advocate for the Deaf community. Schulze says becoming a focal point of the Deaf community comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility to make sure he holds himself accountable. It's a spectrum, Schulze says, and people need to be open to accommodating others by providing the tools to give them a chance.

Orange text RIT Dinefor1829 written on white background

Dine for 1829 call for alumni-owned hospitality businesses

If you're an RIT Tiger who owns or operates a restaurant or bar, and you'd like to connect with fellow Tigers who may be in the area, explore our new gateway for discovering exceptional hospitality businesses proudly associated with the RIT Tigers community. #Dinefor1829 connects you with local businesses that share our Tiger pride.

#Dinefor1829 - showcase this restaurant/bar >

ICYMI, August is National Make a Will Month

Have you watched the story from Mitch Koppelman BS '73, who is helping future RIT students with scholarships through thoughtful legacy planning? Learn how you can create a lasting impact with your own legacy gift and download our free guide to Planning Your Legacy.

Watch Mitch’s story >

Performing Arts at RIT is at the Fringe Festival

RIT School of Performing Arts has several performances taking place downtown at this year's Fringe Festival. Join us in September for performances by Tiger Steel, One Lomb Drive, and Thomas Warfield's Peace Art Projects Compassion Through the Arts Experience.

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New Alumni Career Opportunities

Wesco International, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Analyst - Pricing Global Accounts
Career Connect #172457

Intermountain Health, Las Vegas, Nevada

Geriatric Medicine Physician
Career Connect #172530

Class Notes

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NYPD swears in first deaf intern, Heriberto Almonte AAS ’25

Almonte will act as the disability liaison in the Community Affairs Bureau and will expand on the department's relationship in the deaf community.

Watch the full story about Heriberto >

Audrey (Lallier) Braun BS ’05 and husband, Jordan, welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Sydney, in February 2024.

Read the full story about Audrey >

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