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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August 27, 2025
Big Shot 37 set to touch down at Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium
On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Big Shot will return for its 37th event to illuminate the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium. RIT and the Bills invite the community to shine a light on the interior of the stadium to document the iconic location before it closes, making way for a new stadium set to open in 2026.
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August 26, 2025
RIT welcomes newest class of Rochester City Scholars
WHAM-TV highlights the 16th class of RIT's Destler-Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
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August 26, 2025
Inside RIT Shorts: Creativity, Experimentation, and Film
Christine Banna, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, and students Deanna Moorehead, Vinh Nguyen, and Colin O’Brien, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss what audiences can expect from the latest installment of RIT Shorts, airing Aug. 28 on WXXI.
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August 26, 2025
Alumni mentorship leads to new opportunities
Having the right networking connections can make or break a career in the film industry. Thankfully for Marica Joseph, there are plenty of RIT alumni who she can learn from.
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August 22, 2025
Traveling Tigers connects Saunders students with career opportunities
A program at Saunders College of Business is helping students gain real-world immersion into the careers they study.
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August 21, 2025
Entrepreneur builds real estate business on ethical foundation
Rochester Beacon speaks to MBA student Ben Hart about ethical real estate.
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August 21, 2025
Newest RIT Tigers encouraged to aim high and be themselves
RIT’s newest Tigers were formally welcomed Thursday with cheers, advice, and challenges to dream big.
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August 20, 2025
Student-led NASA project takes flight on balloon mission
A years-long student-led NASA project that develops technology to help guide rockets will near its final destination this month on board the Balloon Optimization Opportunity Platform!, or BOOP!
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August 20, 2025
Goodbye, Goodbuy! builds a decade of sustainability habits
Since the start of the program, Goodbye, Goodbuy! has saved over 100 tons of goods from landfills. During the spring semester move-out, donated items are collected and stored to be offered at thrift store prices at the annual sale for incoming students in the fall.
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August 19, 2025
RIT welcomes incoming freshmen during Move-In Day
WXXI speaks with Sandra Johnson, senior vice president of Student Affairs, and incoming students about their move-in experience.
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August 19, 2025
First-year and transfer students at RIT move in on Monday
WHEC-TV speaks with Jemi Spring, associate director of Residence Life, about the energy and excitement of Move-In Day.
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August 19, 2025
RIT welcomes first-year students on Move-In Day
WROC-TV speaks with incoming students at RIT about Move-In Day.