News by Topic: Student Experience

As a second-year biomedical sciences major and honors student on a pre-med track, Rachel Smith sought out hands-on research experience to prepare for the rigors of medical school.

Troy Ramiscal is director of the College Activities Board, a student-led organization that provides a wide assortment of events for students.

Forbes has named RIT one of the “Top 15 Colleges for Launching Your Career,” highlighting the university’s strong cooperative education program, industry partnerships, and career-focused academic offerings.

Recognizing the growing demand for globally fluent creatives, RIT has partnered with Prague’s Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts to launch a new student exchange program designed to prepare students for the realities of globalized creative industries.

RIT professor Martin Gordon was recently voted president-elect of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Pickin' Splinters highlights RIT Men’s Hockey as they rallied for an overtime win over Robert Morris.

The best cybersecurity students in the world came to RIT to battle in the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition global finals, wrapping up the largest offense-based cybersecurity competition for college students.

RIT has launched CMOS+X, a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program that prepares future STEM leaders with professional skills training, including interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing, strategic communication, and project management skills.

My Central Jersey names RIT as one of the top choices for New Jersey students. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community. 

RIT’s print and graphic media technology curriculum is being integrated into the packaging science program to align with growing and evolving industries.

Forbes Magazine includes RIT in its list of 15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career, citing co-op opportunities and new economy majors as deciding factors.