News by Topic: Student Experience

The first woman of color to go into space reminded the Class of 2026 at Academic Convocation to be fully present in the world—observing, wondering, and “looking up” rather than moving through life with the shades down in apathy or fear. 

Mid East Information highlights the launch of RIT Dubai’s new Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program, with Panagiotis Kokkalis, chair and associate professor of business and management, discussing its focus on bridging business and technology skills.

Graduates from RIT's Class of 2026 share what's next for them. From jobs with national and global companies to prestigious graduate programs and life-changing careers, these students have amazing futures ahead.

WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering students winning a statewide competition for developing an assistive system to help workers with disabilities lift heavy materials.

RIT President Bill Sanders has appointed Christine “Chris” Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1.

WXXI speaks to Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for Research, about RIT’s continued growth in doctoral education and research funding, as the university prepares to award a record number of Ph.D. degrees.

Rochester Business Journal features a column by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, on how business education is evolving to embrace artificial intelligence, preparing students to use AI tools while maintaining critical thinking and core skills. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

As a graduating Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Ryn Pease combined experience in military science with a BS degree in military and political communication in the School of Individualized Study.

Engineering technology graduate Talitha Sutton is putting computing technology skills and STEM advocacy to use for social good.

History major Julia Resciniti is headed to law school in the fall, bringing her one step closer to her career goal of becoming a disability rights lawyer and policy advocate.

Tyler Mahan has learned how to balance Division I hockey and his academic programs. Now, he weighs professional hockey offers in North America and Europe against a career in finance at Deloitte.

Computer science student Melanie Couillard stayed busy at RIT in academics, club leadership, and performing arts, and is now on to a new career in IT at the New York State Department of Health.