News by Topic: Global Engagement
With international campuses located in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo, along with numerous study abroad, international research opportunities, and faculty-led excursions, RIT maintains a strong global network, giving students and faculty the chance expand their horizons across the world.
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January 26, 2015
Zagreb welcomes student government
Here is an account of the recent RIT Student Governments’ Consortium held at the campus in Zagreb, Croatia, by Alice Almer, marketing and communications director, RIT Croatia. -
January 12, 2015
Founding faculty member of Kosovo campus retires
Julia Norrgard, one of the original faculty members of RIT’s American University in Kosovo, retired at the end of last semester. -
December 17, 2014
RIT featured in Google’s Year in Search 2014 video
Students and a researcher get a second of fame for creating 3D-printed prosthetic arms. -
December 16, 2014
Students to repair medical equipment in Guatemala
Biomedical engineering students will work with the international nonprofit organization Engineering World Health during this winter’s intersession break. -
December 2, 2014
Nabil Nasr named to United Nations panel
Nabil Nasr, director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, has been named to the United Nation’s International Resource Panel. -
November 18, 2014
RIT/NTID grad helps improve lives around the world
A curiosity about a college more than 6,600 miles from home nearly 20 years ago has led Minoru Yoshida to improve the lives of deaf and hearing individuals around the world. -
November 14, 2014
RIT adopts 2025 Strategic Plan
RIT leadership and its Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan titled “Greatness Through Difference” that will serve as a blueprint for RIT through 2025. -
November 6, 2014
Lecturer recognized for work on ISO standards
Lisa Greenwood was honored for exceptional contributions in the development of the International Organization for Standards’ flagship environmental management standard. -
November 6, 2014
RIT Baja prepares for season opener in Brazil
The RIT Baja Racing Team is preparing to travel to Brazil to open its new season of competitions. The racecar must be packed and shipped several weeks before the March event. -
October 28, 2014
Lecturer explores martial law in Philippines
Christine Bacareza Balance, assistant professor of Asian American studies, will discuss “Here Lies Love: Making Sense of the Philippines and Martial Law” on Nov. 4. -
October 14, 2014
RIT to showcase computing accessibility work
RIT is sponsoring the ASSETS conference, which highlights computing and information technologies that benefit older adults and people with disabilities. -
October 13, 2014
Hundreds celebrate at global hockey festival
More than 1,600 Tiger fans attended the inaugural One SpiRIT: Global Hockey Festival. The event featured carnival games, live music and food before Saturday’s hockey games.