News by Topic: Co-Op And Careers
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September 4, 2026
15 Unusually Cool College Degrees That Actually Exist
Unearth The Voyage includes RIT's packaging science program in its list of unusual degrees, citing competitive salaries and strong job placement rates.
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September 2, 2026
15 unusually cool college degrees that actually exist
MSN includes RIT's packaging science program in its list of unusual degrees, citing competitive salaries and strong job placement rates.
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August 31, 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology concludes its first student innovation programme in India
The Hindu highlights RIT’s inaugural Global Scholar Quest in India, a student innovation program that challenged high school students to develop solutions to real-world problems in areas including AI, climate, and healthcare, culminating in a competition in Mumbai with scholarships and seed funding for the winning team.
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August 28, 2026
The Princeton Review cites RIT as a top university for career outcomes
RIT once again made The Princeton Review Best Colleges list and was ranked among the top 50 schools for “Colleges that Create Futures” in its Best 392 Colleges 2027 edition.
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August 25, 2026
RIT part of NSF-funded Quantum Leap Challenge Institute
RIT is building its eminence in quantum research as part of a $37.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award for large-scale interdisciplinary research projects known as Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes.
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August 19, 2026
RIT Dubai launches Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bizpreneur Middle East highlights RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, speaking to Muhieddin Amer, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at RIT Dubai, about the program.
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August 18, 2026
RIT student applied design skills to fingerboarding during Teak Tuning internship
RIT industrial design student Maggie Wagner applied her problem-solving skills to the miniaturized world of fingerboarding during an internship at Teak Tuning, a leading professional fingerboard designer and manufacturer.
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August 17, 2026
Rochester in Focus: Aug. 16, 2026
WHEC-TV showcases ROC the Pitch, a competition by RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship that gives local business owners the chance to pitch their business for a shot at winning $20,000.
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August 14, 2026
Dual-degree RIT student finds his niche internship with the Smithsonian
Nathaniel Bartsch, a dual-degree student studying history and film production, uses interdisciplinary expertise in history and film to get his an internship at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
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August 11, 2026
RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship
Cedric Bone wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guarantees a research role upon graduation.
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July 26, 2026
South Korean tech firm picks Perinton as U.S. headquarters
Rochester Beacon spotlights RIT alumnus Bob Moore '91 (computer science), whose company, MegazoneCloud, is bringing its U.S. headquarters to Perinton, N.Y., while expanding opportunities for RIT students and graduates through its existing partnership with the university.
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July 14, 2026
RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub
The National Science Foundation will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative.