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 8, 2017
RIT hosts Graduate Education Week
The fourth annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held Feb. 20–24 and feature speakers, the Three Minute Thesis competition and social events. -
February 7, 2017
RIT’s Phyllis Wade to perform at Smithsonian
Phyllis Wade, a student support specialist, will help commemorate Black History Month by performing “Signal Songs of the Underground Railroad” to students visiting the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. -
February 3, 2017
SG supports those affected by immigration policy
RIT’s Student Government passed a resolution 23 to 1 on Friday in support of students, faculty and staff from seven countries whose citizens have temporarily been restricted from entering the United States by executive order of President Donald Trump on Jan. 27. -
February 2, 2017
Team creates navigational system for hikers
Meet Kaitlyn Gillmor, a second-year industrial design student who led a team in creating a navigational system for hikers at the Ganondagan State Historic Site. -
February 1, 2017
RIT featured in ‘Colleges that Pay You Back’
RIT is recognized by The Princeton Review in the 2017 edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. Ratings were based on academics, cost, financial aid, graduation rates, student debt, and alumni salaries and job satisfaction. -
February 1, 2017
Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address
RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration. -
January 31, 2017
2017 Imagine RIT exhibit proposals now accepted
Proposals for exhibits, performances and demonstrations for this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival are now being accepted online. -
January 30, 2017
Graduation Fair 2017 set for Feb. 8
The fair, held 100 days prior to graduation weekend, is an opportunity for all 2017 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding RIT’s 132nd Commencement Weekend, including talking with representatives from their colleges about ceremonies, receptions and other details. -
January 30, 2017
Protecting interests of international community
U.S. President Donald Trump issued several executive orders pertaining to immigration on Friday. These orders directly and immediately impact members of the RIT community. Campus leadership is reviewing the details of the order and is responding to help students and faculty in need. -
January 27, 2017
RIT student leaders converge in Dubrovnik
Student Government leaders from RIT’s campuses in Dubai, Dubrovnik, Kosovo, Rochester and Zagreb met in Dubrovnik Jan. 16–19 for the Student Government Global Consortium. -
January 26, 2017
David C. Munson Jr. introduced with high hopes
David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president. -
January 25, 2017
David C. Munson Jr. named RIT’s 10th president
David C. Munson Jr. was introduced to the community today as Rochester Institute of Technology’s 10th president. Munson, who will assume RIT’s top post July 1, was introduced by RIT Board Chair Christine Whitman at a community-wide event this morning in the Gordon Field House.