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That’s the mission of the Center for Campus Life: to create and support inclusive opportunities, resources, and environments that bridge connections within the RIT community.
Campus Life is where friendships are forged, passions are pursued, and memories are made. Here, you’re not just a student – you’re an integral part of what makes RIT truly extraordinary.
News
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August 21, 2026
RIT students share advice for incoming class
Arriving at RIT for the first time can be daunting; it means new faces, new (mostly brick) buildings, and some unwritten rules that students must learn on their own. We asked a few seasoned Tigers for advice on the RIT student experience.
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August 13, 2026
Helping your kid navigate the transition to college doesn't make you a helicopter parent
WXXI speaks to Chelsea Petree, director of Parent and Family Programs, about how students and families can navigate the transition to college and the start of a new academic year.
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March 30, 2026
Shawna Lusk and Janeva Mosher receive 2026 Davis Awards
A lifelong volunteer and advocate for community involvement, and a graduating student whose passion is helping the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community overcome food anxiety are the recipients of this year’s Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards.
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January 23, 2026
Catholics grade Pope Leo XIV
Andrew Cirillo, associate director of Spirituality and Religious Life, discusses Pope Leo XIV's papacy and his response to more recent political and military actions on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.