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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April 21, 2022
Imagine RIT returns this weekend
News 10 WHEC showcases several of the exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT.
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April 21, 2022
COVID protocols in place for Saturday’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival
People planning to attend Saturday’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival are going to be asked for proof of COVID-19 vaccination and identification. Masks are strongly encouraged but are optional except on shuttle buses, where they are required.
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April 21, 2022
Imagine RIT returns in-person Saturday
WROC-TV provides a special preview of the festival.
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April 21, 2022
Imagine RIT returns as in-person event on Saturday
Spectrum News provides a peek at exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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April 21, 2022
RIT receives STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements
As the world recognizes Earth Day 2022, RIT celebrates a STARS Gold rating for its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
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April 20, 2022
Hot Wheelz celebrates 10 years with alumni and team event April 24
What started with a go-cart at Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival morphed into an all-electric race car when Hot Wheelz began 10 years ago. On April 24, current team members and alumni will celebrate a milestone anniversary and take the next lap in its history showcasing plans for a new competition solar car.
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April 20, 2022
Volunteers needed for this year’s Goodbye, Goodbuy!
As students begin to move off campus, the annual Goodbye, Goodbuy! sustainability program returns next week at RIT, where unwanted items otherwise discarded are collected, sorted, and later offered for sale to incoming students at thrift store prices.
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April 20, 2022
Imagine RIT returns in person this Saturday in Rochester
WROC-TV talks to RIT President David Munson about this Saturday's Imagine RIT festival.
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April 20, 2022
In the heart of Europe: An interview and podcast with RIT Croatia President and Dean Don Hudspeth
RIT Croatia President and Dean Don Hudspeth recently sat down for an interview with Bob Finnerty, RIT’s associate vice president of communications. Hudspeth discussed a variety of issues, from his vision for RIT Croatia to its strategic location in Europe. RIT Croatia, the oldest of RIT’s global campuses, is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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April 18, 2022
Engineering technology students advocate for new collaborative robot for project course
The ABB Robot installed in CET’s Automated Systems Control Lab is being used in a senior-level, project-based course in the robotics and manufacturing engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
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April 15, 2022
More than 250 exhibits planned for Imagine RIT
A total of 272 exhibits varying from robots, virtual reality games, molten glass demonstrations, scavenger hunts, and performing arts are planned for this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23.
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April 13, 2022
Computing double major juggles school, work, and clubs
Olivia Gallucci is a second-year computing security and computer science double major from Lancaster, Pa., with a minor in free and open source software and free culture. She holds executive-board positions for two clubs, regularly presents research, and has received multiple internship opportunities. Gallucci enjoys sailing and writing about security, open source, and college on her personal website.