Veteran Student of the Year

The Veteran Student of the Year is recognized each year at the Veterans Day Breakfast and recognizes an RIT Student Veteran for their academic achievement, community/campus service and military accomplishments.

Kate Magsaysay and Chad Van Gorder

2025 Winner

Kate Magsaysay, US Navy

Rachel Frohnapfel

2024 Winner

Rachel Frohnapfel, US Marine Corps

Headshot of SSgt Thomas Faga

2023 Winner

SSgt Thomas Faga, Marine Corps Veteran
Mechanical Engineering Technology '24
College of Engineering Technology