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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April 26, 2016
Walk The Moon highlights SpringFest 2016
Free food, movies, a carnival, puppies and new wave/rock band Walk the Moon performs during this year’s SpringFest, Thursday through Sunday. -
April 22, 2016
Exhibit highlights the science behind superfoods
RIT nutrition management students will explain what gives certain foods an extra nutritional punch at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 7. -
April 21, 2016
Students recognized with 2016 Leadership Awards
The awards are given to nominated students who possess high leadership qualities, advance college life on campus or in the community or build bridges for their peers.
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April 19, 2016
Rock climbing team headed to national competition
Eight students from the RIT Rock Climbing Team will compete in the Collegiate Climbing Series in San Diego, Calif., on Friday and Saturday. -
April 19, 2016
RIT recognizes dedicated volunteers
Cindee Gray, assistant vice president of the RIT & RRH Alliance, and student Amanda Schartau are the recipients of the Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards. -
April 13, 2016
Pete the Planner offers financial advice
Peter Dunn, known on the speaking circuit as “Pete the Planner,” presents “Tip$ for getting your finances together in 140 characters or less” on April 13. -
April 11, 2016
RIT launches pilot composting program
Bright green totes for food waste have been placed around University Commons. The contents will ultimately be taken to an anaerobic digester in Linwood, N.Y. -
April 8, 2016
RIT honors 2015-16 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars
RIT honored 117 students whose academic and personal achievements have made them this year’s Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars.
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April 7, 2016
2016 Imagine RIT set for May 7
Rochester’s festival season kicks off in the best way imaginable: Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7, and the 2016 Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival.
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April 7, 2016
RIT hosts Spring Juggle-In April 8–9
Rings, clubs, balls and more will go airborne this weekend during the 39th RIT Spring Juggle-In, one of the longest running juggling festivals in North America. -
March 28, 2016
RIT hosts Learning Assistant workshop
Dozens of faculty from colleges along the East Coast will visit RIT April 1-2 to learn about how the Learning Assistant program is transforming STEM education at RIT. -
March 25, 2016
RIT celebrates graduate student research
The third annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held April 4–8 and feature speakers, a play reading, the new Three Minute Thesis competition and social events.