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January 29, 2026
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A winter view of the RIT campus featuring the iconic RIT sign. Photo taken by Divyansh Vaidya, MS student in computer science. Submit your photo.

  
 
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Resume Writing for Graduate Students

When: February 05, 2026, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Innovation Hall, 1600

This workshop will help you build your resume and curriculum vitae (CV). Speakers will discuss what should be included on a resume and a CV and how to format and organize the content. Along with the presentation, you will have the opportunity to work on your resume and CV and get help and advice from RIT staff.

Bring your computer, your current CV or resume, and a sample job description that you are interested in applying to.

This workshop is reserved for graduate students. Registration is required in Career Connect. Spots are limited.
Register here
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CMOS+X NRT: Journal Club

When: 

  • February 05, 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • March 05, 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • April 02, 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: Engineering Hall, ENG-2560

The NRT CMOS+X Journal Club (JC) meets every first Thursday of the month from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in ENG 17-2560. Pizza and drinks are provided! This journal club allows trainees to present on subjects that are of interest to them and learn what fellow peers are studying!
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AWARE-AI Workshop: Teamwork and Collaborative Research II

When: February 06, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Webinar

Hosted by the AWARE-AI Program, this workshop, facilitated by Dr. Joy Olabisi, Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at Georgia Institute of Technology, will expand on the discussion on teamwork and collaboration in research settings that started with Part I in September.
Register here
 
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RIT Saunders College of Business folder on a desk.

‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks RIT Executive MBA degree program among nation’s best

The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as No. 13 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >
Containing nearly 800,000 galaxies, this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is overlaid with a map of dark matter, represented in blue. Researchers used JWST data to find the invisible substance via its gravitational influence on regular matter.

Scientists reveal new details about dark matter’s influence on the universe

Scientists using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have made one of the most detailed, high-resolution maps of dark matter ever produced.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski > 
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Eddie Glaude Jr. keynote speaker for Expressions of King’s Legacy

RIT will welcome Eddie Glaude Jr. as the keynote speaker for the 44th annual Expressions of King’s Legacy program at noon on Thursday, Jan. 29, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for planning purposes.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski >
 
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Spring 2026 Community Service Fair

When: January 30, 2026, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Fireside Lounge, 1829 Room

Come learn how you can make a difference in your community and find your next service opportunity! Over 40 community-based organizations will be in attendance and are looking to connect with students interested in volunteering.

Register here
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Grad Exploration Night

Learn more about RIT’s graduate opportunities without leaving campus.

When: February 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
Where: Bausch & Lomb Center

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Apply to be a Peer Advisor Leader (PAL)!

International Student Services (ISS) is seeking enthusiastic students to apply to be Peer Advisor Leaders (PALs). PALs support new international students by leading orientation groups, answering questions, and helping them adjust to life at RIT.

Deadline: March 01, 2026

Apply here
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RIT English Language Center’s International Conversation Partner Program. Contact Konain Niaz at the ELC: knelc@rit.edu. Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfleAt6RuWXhPoO47rLCQRUUW-9hgPtB9fy9p0Q1AM4WpE8Og/viewform

International Conversation Partner Program

For more information, contact Konain Niaz at the ELC: knelc@rit.edu

Register here
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CaPS Grad Group

Are you a graduate student looking to enhance your relationships, improve communication skills, and navigate the unique challenges of advanced academic life? This group will help you gain insights into your interpersonal patterns, improve your communication skills, and build meaningful connections with fellow graduate students who understand your unique experiences. Open to all master's and doctoral students. Access services available upon request.

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