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.
-
February 13, 2014
FreezeFest aims to chase away the winter blues
The fifth annual FreezeFest celebration takes place Feb. 21–23 with more than 30 events throughout the weekend, including a performance by comedian John Oliver. -
February 13, 2014
Sandra Johnson named senior VP for Student Affairs
Sandra S. Johnson has been named RIT’s new senior vice president for student affairs. Johnson, chosen after a nationwide search, is expected to begin her new role July 1. -
February 10, 2014
Engineering World Health CEO to visit RIT Feb. 12
Edward Hutton will be on campus Feb. 12 to talk about the role engineers play in supporting the health care and medical communities in the developing world. -
February 7, 2014
Student to participate in annual Big Shot event
A Q&A with Robert Deitchler, a fourth-year advertising photography major. -
February 6, 2014
Legacy of slavery program at RIT Feb. 13
Sharon Morgan is a descendant of slaves; Thomas DeWolf is a descendant of slave owners. Both will be at RIT Feb. 13 for a book signing and discussion. -
February 6, 2014
Graduation Fair 2014 set for Feb. 12
RIT hosts Graduation Fair 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Fireside Lounge. -
January 28, 2014
Student to participate in ‘State of Race’ panel
Journalism and political science student Tianna Manon will be among the community panelists discussing “State of Race in Rochester: 50 years after the ’64 Riots” on Jan. 30. -
January 27, 2014
Welcome back! Here’s what you missed
As students and faculty return to campus for spring semester, here is a look at what happened around RIT during intersession.
-
January 27, 2014
Nobel Laureate to give 2014 commencement address
William Daniel Phillips, an award-winning researcher with the National Institute of Standards and Technology who shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics, will speak May 23. -
January 22, 2014
In-house RIT commercial to air nationally
Move over Super Bowl ads: RIT has its own TV commercial, created and produced on campus by students and alumni. The 30-second spot will air Jan. 24 on CBS Sports Network. -
December 18, 2013
Student receives Game Innovators Scholarship
Brett Morris, a second-year game design and development student, won the first-ever Game Innovators Scholarship from GSN Games, part of the Game Show Network. -
December 13, 2013
Student wins Miss Black Deaf America pageant
A Q&A with Chenae Laldee, a fourth-year multidisciplinary studies who was crowned Miss Black Deaf America.