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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September 29, 2025
Students weld together a new club
A year ago, four engineering technology students were taking the class Foundation of Metals that included a brief training program on how welding is used in manufacturing. They knew they wanted more and a student chapter of the American Welding Society was born.
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September 29, 2025
RIT’s 11th president inaugurated Friday
WHEC-TV covers the inauguration of William H. Sanders, RIT's 11th president.
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September 29, 2025
With higher ed at a crossroads, RIT president delivers determined inaugural message: 'This is our moment'
WXXI captures the highlights from the inauguration of RIT President William H. Sanders.
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September 26, 2025
RIT announces creation of five new endowed professorships
The creation of five new endowed professorships, together valued at $15 million, was announced Sept. 26 during the inauguration of the university’s 11th president, Bill Sanders.
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September 25, 2025
Student picnic begins inauguration festivities
Food, music, trivia contests, and plenty of selfies were featured at a free student picnic Thursday outside the Gene Polisseni Center to kick off two days of events for the inauguration of Bill Sanders, RIT’s 11th president.
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September 24, 2025
How local universities are handling demand for fast-growing jobs
WROC-TV speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about the evolving landscape of the workforce.
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September 23, 2025
RIT-created virtual reality game ‘Changeling VR’ arrives on Steam
More than 300 RIT students have published Changeling VR, a new narrative mystery game on Steam. The virtual reality (VR) game is now available to download for free on the online game platform for early access.
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September 23, 2025
Gap year fellows find their innovator groove
RIT’s Gap Year Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program supports students who explore entrepreneurial ideas while earning a college degree.
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September 23, 2025
RIT rises to No. 88 nationally in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges ranking
RIT, named as a top “National University,” continues its upward trajectory, rising to No. 88 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication also cited RIT as being among the best universities in value, game design/simulation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and innovation.
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September 22, 2025
GALLERY: RIT Men’s Lacrosse Team helps local senior citizens with household needs
WHAM-TV highlights the RIT men's lacrosse team's community service.
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September 18, 2025
Student designs hit the factory floor at Autodesk University
What started as a concept for the School of Design’s annual T-Minus challenge has made a splash at Autodesk University 2025. The Autodesk MultiMeasure was the Factory Experience product chosen for the global software and technology company’s annual conference.
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September 18, 2025
RIT hosts community remote sensing experiment
Satellites, planes, drones, canoes, and more were deployed at RIT’s Tait Preserve for ROCX 2025, an open-community, major data-collection experiment.