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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June 12, 2013
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Mustafa Abushagur takes part in TED Global 2013
The former prime minister of Libya and professor of electrical engineering at RIT will discuss the challenges of building new government and civic institutions in Libya. -
June 4, 2013
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Baja racecars compete at World Challenge
Media can meet student team leaders and event organizers at a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. -
May 20, 2013
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RIT celebrates Taiwanese-American Heritage Week
Taiwanese-American Heritage Week opens with its annual spring performance, featuring the Taipei Physical Education College Cultural Arts Performing Team, June 1 at RIT. -
May 17, 2013
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RIT Convocation speakers offer advice on success
Graduates, their families and friends heard inspiring messages from speakers at the university’s 128th convocation, the opening event of the 2013 commencement weekend. -
May 13, 2013
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RIT kicks off commencement weekend Friday
President Bill Destler will confer more than 3,500 degrees during Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday. Watch a live video stream online. -
May 4, 2013
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Experiencing the future
Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival drew a large and inquisitive crowd on May 4. More than 30,000 visitors explored the RIT campus during the festival. -
April 30, 2013
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Liberal Arts student wins Pickering Fellowship
Kate Macken, a fourth-year international and global studies student, has been awarded the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship. -
April 23, 2013
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Maya Angelou visit canceled
Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author. -
April 11, 2013
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Students honored with Leadership Awards
Students received scholarships from the RIT Leadership Institute Program for their involvement with student organizations on campus and other leadership positions. -
April 10, 2013
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RIT recognizes Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars
The scholars will be honored with a ceremony on April 11. High school and community college teachers who had an impact on the students also will be present. -
April 1, 2013
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Top stories and videos for March
Coverage of RIT’s latest rankings and the Big Shot project topped last month’s list of top RIT news stories. Check out all of March’s most popular stories. -
March 28, 2013
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RIT to host NASA Space Apps Challenge
The 48-hour challenge will gather citizens from around the world to work together to solve challenges relevant to improving life on Earth and life in space.
