News by Topic: Co-Op And Careers

Graduate degree programs at RIT were named among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. In the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2024, RIT’s Saunders College of Business tied for 97th as one of the top full-time MBA programs.

Driven by creativity, compelled by a passion for robotics, and drawing from his background in engineering, fifth-year mechanical engineering student Mike Elrod created his electric skateboard using a 3D printer when he found himself without transportation during his co-op.

The annual Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a huge, campus-wide community event that showcases the artistic and inventive spirit of Rochester Institute of Technology students, faculty, and staff.

Catherine Shannon has joined Rochester Institute of Technology as the new executive director of the RIT and Rochester Regional Health Alliance. As the liaison between the institutions, Shannon will work to facilitate collaborations that enhance the strategic partnership.

Now in its second academic year, Study Away: LA offers third-year film and animation students immersive and hands-on experiences in the film industry.

Power Your Potential (PYP), celebrating the upcoming national Women's History Month in March, serves as a dynamic platform for area businesswomen to gather insights from peers, engage in educational activities, and foster an environment conducive to women's success in various professional spheres.

RIT’s co-op program is one of the oldest in the nation, beginning in 1912. More than 5,000 RIT students typically complete a co-op each year.

RIT has again been recognized for offering one of the best online programs in the nation. The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as tied for No. 9 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”

RIT’s School of Film and Animation (SOFA) has been ranked among the top 50 animation schools in the country by Animation Career Review, a leading online resource of information for aspiring animation and game design professionals.

Each year, RIT welcomes nearly 2,000 students from more than 100 countries to its campus. The draw of a top-notch STEM education, along with a nationally ranked co-op and internship program and an increasing global reach with numerous opportunities for programmatic exchanges, gives students the chance for real-world work experiences and career focus.

Photos from past internships, events, and research projects at Genesee Country Village & Museum stretch from floor to ceiling in the new Wehrheim Gallery on campus. Located on the first-floor of the new Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED), the Wehrheim Gallery will be used to highlight work done as part of RIT’s partnership with GCV&M.

That Damn Goat, a game created by nearly 60 students and faculty at RIT, is now available for purchase on Steam. The students and faculty who have worked on the game come from across RIT’s nine colleges, making it a truly multidisciplinary effort.