Pulse

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.

October 22, 2026

Panoramic view of Bryce Canyon's towering red rock hoodoos, steep cliffs, and evergreen forests under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
 

Photo taken by Elena Georgia Mpadanes, a PhD student in Cognitive Science, at Bryce Canyon National Park. Submit your photo.

 
 
Upcoming events written on a blue background

Graduate Information Session: Global Supply Chain Management

When: October 28, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Zoom

Join us to learn more about the global supply chain management master's program. Whether you have questions regarding the curriculum, co-op opportunities, career outcomes, or the application process, we’re here to help! Program Director Kevin Sweeney will lead the session.

Learn more
placeholder image

October Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Cookie Decorating

When: October 29, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Crossroads, River Room

Take a break, decorate a cookie, and connect with fellow graduate students! Stop by to decorate your own cookie, enjoy refreshments, and connect with graduate students from across RIT. We'll provide the cookies and decorating supplies, just bring your creativity! 

Register here
placeholder image

Coffee Hour for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

When: October 30, 2026, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: RADSCC (Wallace 1660)

Come meet other Deaf and HoH graduate students. Chat with folks from the Graduate School, CAPS, & Academic Services while building community and making connections.

Register here
 
View full calendar of events
 
News + Updates written on a yellow background
RIT President Bill Sanders will make his first appearance of the fall semester on WITR-FM (89.7) at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22.

RIT President Bill Sanders to take questions on WITR

RIT President Bill Sanders will make his first appearance of the fall semester on WITR-FM (89.7) radio at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22.

Read full story by Bob Finnerty > 

RIT hosts career fairs to help students connect with companies including L3Harris, CooperVision, and IBM, which often seek out supply chain management undergraduate and graduate students.

Supply chain disruptions create opportunities for RIT students

When Ian Anderson explains to family members that he's studying global supply chain management at Rochester Institute of Technology they are initially confused.

Read full story by Nathaniel Smith >

 
View Graduate School news feed
 
Resources written on a purple background
Event poster featuring a headshot of Isha Mehta in an orange circular cutout, announcing a LeaderShop Alumni Series talk by the Roblox Senior Product Designer on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Isha Mehta ’20, Senior Product Designer | Roblox

When: October 29, 2026, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: University Gallery

From Orientation Supervisor and Peer Advisor to Senior Product Designer at Roblox, Isha Mehta’s journey highlights the impact of getting involved beyond the classroom. Join us for LeaderShop to hear how Isha leveraged leadership roles, campus employment, and volunteer experiences to build the skills that supported her career growth.

Register here

placeholder image
Student groups walk down outdoor campus stairs while text advertises an RIT Career & Job Search Event on Oct. 30: "Awkward to Awesome: Your Guide to Networking Without the Cringe."

Awkward to Awesome: Your Guide to Networking Without the Cringe

When: October 30, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Where: Campus Center 2610/2650

Make that connection! Identify ways to unlock the hidden job market beyond applying to posted links. Most new hires come from a made connection! Come learn strategies that allow you to target, connect, and grow relationships that become jobs.

placeholder image
RIT Spirituality and Religious Life graphic promoting community, fellowship, worship, and chaplain services at the Schmitt Interfaith Center.

A Place Where You Belong!

Where: Schmitt Interfaith Center, Office Suite 1400
Phone: 585-475-5932
Email: srl@rit.edu

Spirituality and Religious Life at RIT cultivates engaged and vibrant religious, secular, and spiritual communities that explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value. Speak with chaplains, attend weekly gatherings, increase your religious and spiritual literacy, and take part in meaningful discussions, fellowship, and worship!

Learn more