News by Topic: Alumni

  • August 3, 2017

    Liliya Becktell performing vet work on a dog

    Pre-vet program targets small, dedicated group

    RIT students interested in veterinary school face a rigorous application process akin to the requirements of medical school. These students rely upon the Pre-Veterinary Advisory Program to help them pursue graduate education in animal medicine.
  • August 3, 2017

    Tara Snyder works in a lab while a professor looks on and advises her.

    Biomedical sciences a pathway to medical careers

    The biomedical sciences program is designed to give students a pathway for pursing clinical doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as graduate degrees in nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy and medical research.
  • August 3, 2017

    Couple posing next to barrel

    Yin-yang partners in love and business

    Michael Murphy and Sau Cheng are globe trotters, business partners and co-founders of Wonka Lab, which they refer to as “adventure networking.”
  • August 3, 2017

    Portrait of Jeff Smith

    Alumnus bestrides the worlds of art and industry

    Jeff Smith ’93 has made a successful career straddling the realms of art and industry. He is education program manager for Autodesk, the California-based software giant behind many of today’s most ubiquitous design platforms.
  • August 3, 2017

    Student lifting weights

    Graduate finds strength through bodybuilding

    Deaf bodybuilder and fitness writer Alexandra Dunek ’14 is sharing her story of struggle and triumph to help inspire others who may be going through trying times of their own.
  • August 3, 2017

    Portrait of Brooks Bower

    Brooks Bower named Outstanding Alumnus of 2017

    Brooks Bower ’74 will be honored for his ongoing support of the university with the Outstanding Alumnus of 2017 award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball on Oct. 13 during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. The award is the highest honor RIT can bestow upon an alumnus.
  • July 31, 2017

    Logo for "Osher Lifelong Learning Institute"

    Osher at RIT offers preview of fall classes

    Classes in the arts, history, literature, music, sciences, writing and more are available for thinkers ages 50 and beyond at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT. A free preview session of fall courses will be held Aug. 14.