News by Topic: Student Experience
RIT continually works to improve and enhance the university experience for our students. Through student clubs and organizations, unique classes and programs, a comprehensive wellness program, and university-led initiatives, students have plenty of opportunities to express themselves, make lifelong connections, and do extraordinary things.
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October 9, 2025
Career fair connects students with companies
Thousands of RIT students searched for co-ops and full-time employment at more than 230 local, regional, and national companies represented at the University-wide Career Fair on Oct. 8.
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October 7, 2025
Brick City Weekend gears up for thousands of visitors
Thousands of students, alumni, their families, and others have already registered to attend at least one of dozens of events Oct. 17-19 during Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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October 7, 2025
Award-winning comics artists talk at RIT Oct. 9
Award-winning comics artists will discuss their art, characters, and publishing careers during an exhibit opening and book-signing event at RIT.
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September 30, 2025
RIT Dubai, SmartKable partnering to advance smart grid technologies
RIT Dubai is partnering with SmartKable Powerline Solutions, a New York-based company, and its Middle East and Africa arm SmartKable Equinova, to develop an AI solution that will enable a smarter electric grid.
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September 30, 2025
‘Reporter’ builds momentum as a platform for student voices
As it heads into its 75th year in 2026, Reporter has added frequent news updates online between its monthly print publication, is seeing an interest in students wanting to join the staff, and is again winning awards for its work.
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September 29, 2025
RIT faculty member and students create peace art installation at Woodstock site
RIT architecture Professor Amanda Reis and students designed and built the ‘Peace Pavilion’ at Bethel Woods for BuildFest 2: Peace Rises.
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September 29, 2025
Students weld together a new club
A year ago, four engineering technology students were taking the class Foundation of Metals that included a brief training program on how welding is used in manufacturing. They knew they wanted more and a student chapter of the American Welding Society was born.
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September 29, 2025
RIT’s 11th president inaugurated Friday
WHEC-TV covers the inauguration of William H. Sanders, RIT's 11th president.
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September 29, 2025
With higher ed at a crossroads, RIT president delivers determined inaugural message: 'This is our moment'
WXXI captures the highlights from the inauguration of RIT President William H. Sanders.
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September 26, 2025
RIT announces creation of five new endowed professorships
The creation of five new endowed professorships, together valued at $15 million, was announced Sept. 26 during the inauguration of the university’s 11th president, Bill Sanders.
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September 25, 2025
Student picnic begins inauguration festivities
Food, music, trivia contests, and plenty of selfies were featured at a free student picnic Thursday outside the Gene Polisseni Center to kick off two days of events for the inauguration of Bill Sanders, RIT’s 11th president.
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September 24, 2025
How local universities are handling demand for fast-growing jobs
WROC-TV speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about the evolving landscape of the workforce.