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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February 6, 2026
Rochester Prep students present research findings at RIT
WROC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about the importance of exposing youth to collegiate opportunities.
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February 6, 2026
ArtEx students find community by leaning into creativity
ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.
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February 6, 2026
RIT students help bring ‘Beaver Woman’ story to film
Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Daniel Swinton, assistant director of University Video Productions; Juilee Decker, director of museum studies; and museum studies students Lauren Anderson and Elise Noyes about the project and the process of cataloging and digitizing the materials.
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February 5, 2026
RIT’s Ovation brings the spotlight to performers
WROC-TV highlights the performances taking place at Ovation, RIT's performing arts showcase, on Feb. 6.
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February 4, 2026
Illustration student learns from a pro through annual workshop
Observing the work of other artists is one of the many ways an illustrator can grow and hone their own skills. Presto, an annual workshop series offered by RIT’s illustration program, aims to facilitate this type of peer-to-peer learning.
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February 2, 2026
Area universities join forces for MLK King for a Day event
WHAM-TV highlights the combined efforts of local universities, including RIT, on King for a Day, a day of service dedicated to action and advocacy honoring the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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February 2, 2026
RIT preps for Ovation talent show
WHAM-TV highlights the performances that will be showcased at RIT's Performing Arts Showcase, Ovation.
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January 30, 2026
Mathematical modeling alumnus wins early career award
RIT alumnus Adam Giammarese’s work in chaos theory has earned him the Edward N. Lorenz Early Career Award, an annual recognition by the publication Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science.
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January 29, 2026
RIT students propose fresh designs for Rochester’s Skyway and Broad Street corridor
Democrat and Chronicle highlights the RIT students shaping the city’s future by designing innovative concepts that reimagine Rochester’s Skyway.
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January 23, 2026
Mentorship and undergraduate research prepare RIT student for med school
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.
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January 22, 2026
FreezeFest organizer gears up to celebrate winter
Troy Ramiscal is director of the College Activities Board, a student-led organization that provides a wide assortment of events for students.
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January 21, 2026
‘Forbes’ names RIT a top college for launching careers
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.