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February 12, 2026
Five young adults stand side by side, smiling at the camera, at the RIT National and International Scholars Breakfast.
 
Feb. 4, 2026 – Graduate students recognized for national and international scholarship gather at the RIT National and International Scholars Breakfast. Pictured, from left, Fulbright scholars Diana Velychko, Hai-Yen Nguyen, Pechputhika Ros, Cheyla Rodriguez, and Fernando Jose Diaz Calderon. View event photos in the Graduate School Photo Gallery. Photo taken by Dhruv Dave, MS student in Computer Science.
 
 
Poster for RIT Graduate Showcase, April 9, 2026. Call for submissions for graduate students and postdocs. Link - https://www.rit.edu/graduateschool/proposal-submission

The deadline for the 2026 RIT Graduate Showcase is March 1st, 2026. Visit the Proposal Submission page for details and to submit.
 
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Understanding Job Offers and Salary Negotiations

When: February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Virtual

What comes after the job offer? An employer partner will explain the key elements of a job offer, strategies for evaluating multiple offers, and how to negotiate your salary requirements.
Register here
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Resume Reviews

When: February 18, 2026 - February 20, 2026
Where: Times and locations vary.Meet with a Career Services coordinator for a quick resume review to help prepare for the upcoming University-Wide Career Fair and your job search. We will answer your career fair and resume questions, and provide constructive feedback on how to make your resume the best it can be. Please bring a printed copy of your resume when you stop by.

For more information, visit RIT Career Connect under Events.
Learn more
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February Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Send a Postcard Home

When: February 26, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Crossroads, River Room

Stop by for coffee and conversation, and send a postcard to the ones you love. Family back home will enjoy the pleasant surprise. We’ll cover the cost of postage! Enjoy a brew, engaging discussion, and warm connections. 

Postcards, pens, markers, and directions will be provided. This event is reserved for graduate-level students.
Register here
 
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RIT President Bill Sanders, right, appeared on WITR with RIT hockey announcer Scott Biggar during Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend in October. President Sanders will answer questions in the WITR studio with students on Feb. 13.

WITR radio hosts President Sanders on Friday

RIT President Bill Sanders returns to WITR-FM (89.7) this week to field questions from the university community.

Read full story by Bob Finnerty >
Distinguished Alumni Awards

Twelve graduates honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards

Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

Read full story > 
A research team, led by RIT, has created a framework to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT.

Research reveals which popular generative AI chatbots lie

Researchers have created a new tool to stress test large language models (LLMs) that power AI chatbots, including ChatGPT. Using this innovation, developers can build more trustworthy AI systems and users can see which LLMs contradict themselves.

Read full story by Scott Bureau >
 
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Promotional graphic for RIT Student Government featuring a QR code to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rit_sg/, and key dates: petitioning Feb 16, campaigning Mar 6, elections Mar 23.

Join Student Government

Interested in student government and want to be a part of the change? 
Petitioning starts February 16th, campaigning starts March 6th, and elections start March 23rd.

Visit our Instagram
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Clockwise Conversations: Time Management Discussion Group

When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
Where: Student Alumni Union, 2520

Join EDGE: Center for Experience and Growth every Tuesday for Clockwise Conversations, a casual weekly meet-up where students share tips and learn simple ways to manage time better. Learn how to:

  • Track your deadlines effectively

  • Reduce stress and set yourself up to succeed academically

  • Set realistic, but empowering goals

  • Manage procrastination

Learn more
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Red flyer advertising a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in SAU room 1829. Registration link: https://cglink.me/2d1/r2298759

Blood Drive

When: February 19, 2026, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: SAU, 1829 Room

Register here
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Career Services AppLab

When: January, 29, 2026 – April, 9, 2026, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Where: Campus Center 2740
*No session February 26 and March 12

Stop by AppLab, a focused space to work on job applications and make real progress in your job search.
Drop in for hands-on support from Career Services coordinators and build a job search strategy that works.
 

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