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August 4, 2022
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) President meets with Prime Minister Kurti
On August 2, 2022, Dr. Kamal Shahrabi, President and Dean of Faculty at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) met with H.E. Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo to discuss cooperation opportunities between the Government and RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) through concrete projects in the field of higher education.
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August 2, 2022
Frederick C. Cuny Peace and Conflict Summer School Program Graduation Ceremony
On July 22, 2022, RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) celebrated the graduation ceremony of eighteen students of the Frederick C. Cuny Peace and Conflict Summer School Program, Class of 2022.
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August 2, 2022
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) establishes the “One Scholar Program” in partnership with One Telecommunications
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) is delighted to partner with One Telecommunications in establishing the “One Scholar Program” which will provide financial support to students enrolling at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K). One Telecommunications has pledged up to 50,000 Euros in the form of scholarship funds to enable talented students, primarily from Albania, the opportunity to obtain a high-quality American education at the RIT Kosovo (A.U.K).
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August 1, 2022
Minister Mehaj addresses students of the Frederick C. Cuny Peace and Conflict Summer Program
On July 12, 2022, RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) was pleased to host Mr. Armend Mehaj, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo, as a Guest Speaker at the Frederick C. Cuny Peace and Conflict Summer Program.
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July 12, 2022
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) announces the TIVE Excellence Center Scholarship
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) is pleased to announce the establishment of the “TIVE Excellence Center” scholarship fund to enable talented students from economically underprivileged backgrounds the opportunity of obtaining a high-quality American education at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K).
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June 30, 2022
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) renames its Summer Program in honor of Frederick C. Cuny, a leading American humanitarian and disaster relief specialist
On June 27, 2022, RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) held the renaming ceremony for the summer program in honor of Frederick C. Cuny, the American humanitarian and disaster relief specialist who is considered a foremost influential thinker, innovator, and practitioner in the humanitarian response field. Fred Cuny designed creative relief operations in more than 60 countries that almost always challenged the conventional wisdom on how to bring humanitarian assistance and how to change social and economic circumstances that affect disasters.
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June 27, 2022
Panel of key stakeholders discusses Climate Change (IPPC) Assessment Reports
A panel discussion took place on June 23rd at RIT Kosovo among some of the Kosovo region’s key stakeholders to discuss the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC) report. The event was hosted jointly between RIT Kosovo and Helvetas, bringing together the climate change actors in Kosovo and abroad.
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June 14, 2022
Streamlining Curricular Development Processes and Establishment of the Task Force for Curricular Development
On May 24, 2022, RIT Kosovo has organized a Workshop discussion with relevant stakeholders as part of the project “Streamlining Curricular Development Processes and Establishment of the Task Force for Curricular Development”, funded by the University Support Grant Program of the U.S. Embassy in Prishtina and administered by KUSA, and implemented by RIT Kosovo (A.U.K).
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May 23, 2022
TEDxRITKosovo 2022
On May 20th, after months of hard work, RITK students hosted the TEDxRITKosovo event, and we are pleased to say that it was crowned with great success!
TEDx is a local initiative inspired by TED’s overall mission of discovering "ideas worth spreading". TEDx brings the TED spirit to local communities, allowing people from all walks of life to share and promote encouraging stories. -
May 23, 2022
International Cybersecurity Defense Competition 2022 - Kosovo
On the 18th of May, RIT Kosovo took part in the first-ever "International Cybersecurity Exercise: Defense Competition 2022 - Kosovo" organized together with Iowa State University (USA), the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), and Iowa Air National Guard (USA). Approximately 150 hackers and operators participated in this unique event.
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May 16, 2022
Tribute to the memorable Madam Madeleine Albright
The Madam Madeleine Albright project marks the pedestal of this year's achievements by RIT Kosovo students. The initiator of these works of art was Prof. Xhevahir Kolgjini and students from Visual Arts and American Painting Class.
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May 16, 2022
Call for METU Training (2022)
RIT Kosovo has received an invitation to METU’s 6th International Staff Training Week (30th May-3rd June 2022).
The event focuses on exchanging experiences, making assessments of the partnership, sharing best practices, and learning from each other. They expect to host a wide range of institutions from around 20 countries among METU’s network, extending from Europe to the Far East, from Central Asia to the Americas. -
April 27, 2022
Webster University Leiden’s Model United Nations (MUNWeb) Conference
The MUN is a simulation of the United Nations and how its organs, such as the Security Council operate. It includes drafting position papers and resolutions as well as intensive diplomatic negotiations related to current international relations topics.
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April 13, 2022
Two New Senior Staff Members
CDO – Ms. Teuta Avdimetaj has been selected as the new Chief Development Officer at RIT-Kosovo. She will officially begin working with us in the second week of April.
CFAO – Mr. Faton Ramadani started working with us on March 15, 2022, as the new Chief Finance and Administration Officer.
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April 7, 2022
Streamlining Curricular Development
On March 25, 2022, the project team organized the workshop with the representatives of the Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo, form the ICT and Energy sector, as part of the project “Streamlining Curricular Development Processes and Establishment of the Task Force for Curricular Development”, funded by the University Support Grant Program of the U.S. Embassy in Prishtina and administered by KUSA, and implemented by RIT Kosova (A.U.K).
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April 5, 2022
Spring Career Fair 2022 at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K)
On April 4th, 2022, RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) Co-op & Career Office organized the “Spring Career Fair 2022”. The fair was a great opportunity to network with the most prestigious companies in Kosovo. This year’s fair, came up to be a very successful event and one of the largest career fairs which brought over 40 companies to our campus.
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February 11, 2022
Our Alumni Our Pride
RIT Kosovo is proud to announce that its Alumni, Lieutenant Arbenita Haxholli-Grezda, officer from the Republic of Kosovo, graduated from the US Army Logistics University in Fort Lee, Virginia in the United States of America.
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February 9, 2022
What an Exceptional Story!
RIT Kosovo is honored to present its Alumni, Dr. Fjolla Kaçaniku and her outstanding achievement in Education.
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February 4, 2022
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) Alumni Elected to Join National and Local Government
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) Alumni Elected to Join National and Local Government. RIT Kosovo (formerly known as American University in Kosovo) will be well represented by alumni in the national and local government administration in the region.
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January 26, 2022
Alba Ajdarevikj, has been awarded with the Statesmanship Scholars Award
Our student, Alba Ajdarevikj, has been awarded with the Statesmanship Scholars Award, allowing her to attend and assist at the Center of Statesmanship, Law and Liberty at the RIT Main campus in Rochester, New York.
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December 22, 2021
TDI - New Year Festive Calendar
Kalendari i trajnimeve per Vitin e Ri!
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New Year Festive Calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
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November 21, 2021
Streamlining Curricular Development Processes and Establishment of the Task Force for Curricular Development
On December 14, team of the project “Streamlining Curricular Development Processes and Establishment of the Task Force for Curricular Development”, funded by the University Support Grant Program of the U.S. Embassy in Prishtina and administered by KUSA.
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November 18, 2021
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) and Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021
RIT K (A.U.K) faculty and students were part of the many events organized during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2021. RIT K (A.U.K) faculty and students were part of the many events organized during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2021.
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October 28, 2021
Albanians and Serbs - Pending Issues Forum
On October 25th a distinguished and diverse academic panel from Kosovo and Serbia addressed - ‘Albanians and Serbs - Pending Issues’ that builds on the excellent research published by the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia.
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October 19, 2021
The 8th Annual Women Entrepreneurship Week
In order to mark the Women Entrepreneurship Week (WEW), RIT Kosovo is organizing a panel discussion with two women entrepreneurs who are RITK Alumni. The topic of discussion will be on the perspectives of women entrepreneurship in Kosovo and future opportunities.
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October 13, 2021
Meet Anesa Colakovic (BSc ’13)
Anesa Colakovic has founded the Educational and Cultural Learning Center - Peacebuilding Library in Mitrovica. Mitrovica has 38 schools with approximately 500-700 students per school and it did not have a Library for students.
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October 8, 2021
Launching Ceremony for the BRIDGE Project funded by the US Mission in Kosovo.
To mark this event RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) organized a launching ceremony with the keynote speakers: H.E. Albin Kurti the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, H.E. Mr. Nicholas J. Giacobbe, Chargé d'Affaires of US Embassy in Kosovo, the Honorable Ms. Edona Maloku Berdyna, Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Kosovo and the Honorable Mr. Qëndron Kastrati, Mayor of the municipality of Kamenica.
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October 4, 2021
Meridian Express continues to fund student scholarships at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) for five consecutive years
Prishtina, Kosovo – For five consecutive years, Meridian Express has been supporting student’s scholarship for freshmen students through the annual donation gift of 5,000.00€ to RIT Kosovo (A.U.K). The Meridian Express Scholarship provides financial support to freshmen students with exceptional academic talent from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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September 30, 2021
COVID 19 Update
The Government of Kosovo has announced the new regulations in higher education in regards to Covid-19. Higher education institutions will be permitted to hold classes with 1.5m distance between students. In terms of RIT Kosovo, this means the following:
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September 29, 2021
What advice would you give your freshman self? - SG News
The Student Government of RIT Kosovo Students has announced the production of Podcast Episode 3. The RITK student podcast was designed for our students, to provide help, information and entertainment throughout the academic year.
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September 16, 2021
Global Giving Double Match Little by Little Initiative.
Our Support Next Success Story fundraising campaign is part of Global Giving Little by Little Initiative
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September 1, 2021
TDI - Special Training
Kalendari i trajnimeve për muajin Shtator!
Apliko tani https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Na kontaktoni përmes emailit auki@auk.org ose numrit kontaktues +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
September training calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Contact us via mail at auki@auk.org or phone number +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
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August 26, 2021
TOKA - 4th Generation Leaders
TOKA and RIT Kosovo were privileged to welcome The President of the Republic of Kosova, Dr. Vjosa Osmani to the campus garden.
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August 13, 2021
TDI - Special Training Summer Offer
Kalendari i trajnimeve për muajin Shtator!
Apliko tani https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Na kontaktoni përmes emailit auki@auk.org ose numrit kontaktues +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
September training calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Contact us via mail at auki@auk.org or phone number +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
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July 30, 2021
TDI - Special Training Summer Offer
Kalendari i trajnimeve për muajin Gusht!
Apliko tani https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Na kontaktoni përmes emailit auki@auk.org ose numrit kontaktues +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
August training calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Contact us via mail at auki@auk.org or phone number +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
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July 21, 2021
RIT Kosovo Launch New Alumni Web Section
RIT Kosovo launches the new Alumni web section. We aim to support our alumni by allowing them to stay connected with their alma matter as well as publishing their exceptional success stories, spotlights, businesses registry, volunteer work and continuedly supporting upcoming generations. The Alumni web section can be found by the following link: rit.edu/kosovo/alumni
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July 1, 2021
Meet Dillon Berjani (BSc ’16)
Dillon Berjani completed his bachelor studies at RIT Kosovo in 2016. He completed his Master's Studies in 2017 at the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam in the field of entrepreneurship. Today, Mr. Berjani is a fourth-year PhD researcher at VU Amsterdam and focuses on the impact of entrepreneurship on societies, with a special focus on entrepreneurial initiatives in emerging neoliberalist societies.
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July 1, 2021
TDI - Special Training Summer Offer
Kalendari i trajnimeve për muajin Korrik!
Apliko tani https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Na kontaktoni përmes emailit auki@auk.org ose numrit kontaktues +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
July training calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Contact us via mail at auki@auk.org or phone number +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
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June 30, 2021
Scholarships Awards Ceremony
RIT Kosovo held the “Scholarship Awards Ceremony” event in the Campus Garden. RITK welcomed 57 upcoming freshmen to be part of the first and second round of the “President’s Partial Scholarship”, where the total given amount was 167,000 EUR. We will be having a third round of Scholarships, were the amount of the awards / scholarships will be 53,000 EUR.
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June 23, 2021
Master Student Presentations
On June 18, 2021, the first group of RIT Kosovo Master Students, presented their Capstone Projects, which represented a culmination of their graduate program experience. As part of the Master Capstone project, students work over two semesters in identifying a real-world problem (The Capstone Proposal Stage), conducting research, and providing solutions and recommendations to the problem (The Capstone Development Stage).
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June 17, 2021
Students showing their creativity and innovation
The inspiring success stories of our students are one of the reasons why RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) has the epithet of being a continuous stellar university in the region. Our students are a valuable asset; thus, we assure to provide them with the right opportunities to express their extracurricular talents. By considering each contribution as a precious piece that makes our education a puzzle, we guarantee to keep our students inspired, by additionally promoting their projects digitally.
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June 15, 2021
Policy Making in Uncertain Times
The Department of Economic Policy, Public Policy and International Financial Cooperation - Macroeconomics Division held a lecture with students of the Summer Group at RIT Kosovo, on the topic "Policy Making in Uncertain Times".
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May 30, 2021
TDI - Special Training Summer Offer
Kalendari i trajnimeve për muajin Maj!
Apliko tani https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Na kontaktoni përmes emailit auki@auk.org ose numrit kontaktues +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
May training calendar!
Apply now https://www.rit.edu/kosovo/tdi
Contact us via mail at auki@auk.org or phone number +383 49 774 112 / +383 66 00 00
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May 26, 2021
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) Announces the Establishment of Zagragja Family Scholarship
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) is pleased to announce the establishment of the “Zagragja Family Scholarship”. This scholarship is made possible through a generous gift pledge of over 25,000 Euros by our Board Member and Alum (BSc ’08), Mr. Yll Zagragja.
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May 17, 2021
RIT Kosovo Honors Society Students 2021
By the end of each academic year, RIT Kosovo (RIT-K) organizes the Honors Students’ Presentation Day.
During this academic year, a total of eight Honors students successfully passed all requirements to become members of RIT-K Honors Society and presented their Senior Capstone Research Projects on April 29, 2021. -
May 14, 2021
Meet Shpend Thaqi (MSc ’11)
Shpend Thaqi is the co-founder of Sach L.L.C, a multi-million dollar business spread across the Balkans that started from a small pizzeria in the city center, and expanded to 17 locations, two countries and which now employs more than 360 people. Shpend was a master’s student at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K).
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April 16, 2021
RIT`s outsanding faculty staff and students.
Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship recognizes RIT’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students for their excellence in innovation, teaching, and developing the next generation of leaders.
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April 14, 2021
Support the Next Success Story in Kosovo
This project will make American university studies accessible to talented students with limited financial means from Kosovo. Your gifts in this project will help provide immediate scholarships to two freshmen students joining RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) in fall of 2021.
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March 22, 2021
Mental Health During Covid19
The Student Government of RIT Kosovo Students has announced the production of Podcast Series the first episode is now available.RIT Kosovo - Student Government Podcast on Mental health during Covid19, Special guest speaker, Vigan Behluli.
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February 8, 2021
Imagine RIT to be held virtually on May 1
After careful consideration, it has been decided that this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival will be fully virtual for safety and planning purposes. The date remains set for May 1, 2021.
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February 4, 2021
Meet Nora Latifi Jashari (’07)
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) alumna leads one of the most influential think tanks to ensure transparency and accountability in Kosovo
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February 4, 2021
Biberaj Scholarships and the process of Application on TV
The Biberaj Family Scholarship is made possible through the generous donation pledge of $1.16 mil by The Biberaj Foundation Inc. and participation of RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) and American University in Kosovo Foundation Inc.
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February 2, 2021
Disinformation and Fake News are impacting today’s public discourse
The students of RIT Kosovo had the honor of hosting Dr. Chad Briggs and Brooke Binkowski, to talk about the way disinformation and fake news are impacting today’s public discourse
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January 14, 2021
CO-OP Opportunities given to RIT Kosovo students
Students are being given the chance to gain a professional experience at companies whom we as an Institution have a partnered with.
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December 10, 2020
RIT rolls out new Slack Enterprise Grid as a collaboration tool
RIT is offering an expanded version of Slack, the popular interactive software, with features to improve coursework and project collaborations.
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October 12, 2020
Memorandum of Understanding with Kosovo CSR Network
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kosovo CSR Network.
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October 2, 2020
RIT Kosovo Students Initiatives for COVID19
As they say, in difficult times, we help each other. Our students reacted quickly and started various initiatives to make their contribution to the community.
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June 1, 2020
Kamal Shahrabi named RIT Kosovo’s new president
RIT Kosovo’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Kamal Shahrabi as RIT Kosovo’s new president on Monday, June 1.
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January 14, 2016
Dardan Lajqi - Striving for excellence in education
I graduated with high honors in Economics/Statistics and Management and started my own company in tech while I was a full time student at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K).
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January 14, 2016
Herolinda Zenuni - Emphasized the importance of a good education
Coming from a family which always emphasized the importance of a good education, it was not difficult to decide which University I wished to pursue for my undergraduate studies.