News by Topic: Student Experience

RIT undergraduate electrical engineering student Aiden Morris has received a prestigious SMART Scholarship which he hopes will position him for a civilian career with the U.S. military.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s 25 percent increase in student enrollment as UAE students explore degree programs and career opportunities at KT UniExpo.

Edarabia speaks with Abubakar Khan, student enrollment coordinator at RIT Dubai, about the university’s global study opportunities, which allow students to study at RIT campuses in New York and Croatia while maintaining their tuition rates and scholarships.

RIT's Baja team captured first place at the Baja SAE Ohio competition, outperforming 83 collegiate teams from around the world. The win positions RIT Baja No. 2 in North America for the 2026 season.

Chemical engineering student Natalie Bedolla-Mortensen is playing a role in reengineering tiny particles that could one day become cell tissues of 3D-printed organs. Her research is part of Rochester Institute of Technology’s work in the growing field of soft matter development.

WROC-TV highlights RIT’s University-Wide Career Fair, where thousands of students connected with more than 200 employers for co-op, internship and full-time job opportunities.

Rochester Business Journal features alumna Jennifer Hungate '13 (civil engineering technology), founder of Hungate Construction, discussing her path to business ownership and efforts to expand opportunities for women in the construction industry.

Hands-on educational experience is key to future innovation, and students in RIT’s Freshman Imaging Project receive it as soon as they step foot on campus.

Technical Theatre Pathways, a new course offered by RIT’s School of Performing Arts, gives students a full picture of the varied behind-the-scenes roles that help bring a stage performance to life.

RIT continues its run as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. 

RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2027 guide to the best cybersecurity master’s degrees. The graduate program was ranked No. 11 and noted for its academic quality.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.