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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May 4, 2026
RIT appoints Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer
RIT President Bill Sanders has appointed Christine “Chris” Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1.
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May 4, 2026
Trump has targeted universities and science. But RIT is thriving
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.
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May 4, 2026
From taboo to superpower: Embracing the AI revolution in business education
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.)
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April 30, 2026
ROTC Army/SOIS graduate focuses on military intelligence and public affairs
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.
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April 30, 2026
Graduate combines engineering expertise with a passion for STEM advocacy
Engineering technology graduate Talitha Sutton is putting computing technology skills and STEM advocacy to use for social good.
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April 30, 2026
History grad has her eyes set on law school
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.
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April 29, 2026
Hockey and finance set future path for Saunders graduate
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.
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April 29, 2026
A jam-packed college experience leads to success after graduation
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.
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April 29, 2026
RIT students hope their creation will help workers with disabilities
WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering student Samuel Finkelstein and team developing an assistive lifting system to help workers with disabilities safely move heavy materials, improving independence and workplace efficiency.
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April 27, 2026
Ph.D. candidate uses 3D-printed metals to improve reconstructive surgery
Valeria Marin Montealegre is completing her Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering. She plans to expand a custom, implantable device company she co-founded.
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April 27, 2026
Initiative and internships drive graduate to industry
Through changing majors, joining clubs, networking with alumni, and finding internships, graduate Makenna Davis has built a successful academic career driven by her own initiative.
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April 27, 2026
Former RIT men’s basketball coach Bob McVean inducted into BCANY Hall of Fame
Pickin’ Splinters highlights Bob McVean being inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame, recognizing his 40-year coaching career and success leading RIT’s men’s basketball program.