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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June 23, 2016
RIT team a finalist in challenge against terrorism
The team—chosen from 56 universities around the world—will present its social media campaign “ExOut Extremism” at the U.S. Department of State on Monday. -
June 9, 2016
RIT recognized for supporting employee wellness
RIT was named a recipient of this year’s Wealth of Health awards for having a wellness program to help employees stay healthy, lose weight, quit smoking and reduce stress. -
June 2, 2016
Top stories and videos for May
President Destler’s plans to retire, Imagine RIT and commencement were among the most popular news stories and videos last month. -
May 26, 2016
RIT a finalist in Challenging Extremism Initiative
A team from Saunders College of Business will head to Washington, D.C., on June 27 to present its campaign to combat violent extremism. -
May 23, 2016
NTID celebrates high achievers
NTID students were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 20. -
May 20, 2016
RIT graduates: Use convergence to your advantage
France A. Cordova, director of the NSF, told some 4,000 graduating students that the workforce of the future must have a broad-based education that encourages collaboration. -
May 18, 2016
Receive real-time commencement updates
Text RITGRAD to 888777 for important updates throughout the commencement weekend, including safety, weather, traffic and emergency alerts. -
May 17, 2016
M&T Bank establishes City Scholars Scholarship
M&T Bank will offer annual scholarships of up to $25,000 to two RIT students in the Rochester City Scholars Program. -
May 12, 2016
Goodbye, Goodbuy! recycling program starts Monday
More than 100 volunteers are needed for the second annual Goodbye, Goodbuy! program, where students moving out can donate items to be sold to incoming students next year. -
May 11, 2016
First Niagara Foundation supports City Scholars
The First Niagara Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Rochester City Scholars Program at RIT as part of its Mentoring Matters Program. -
May 9, 2016
President Destler announces 2017 retirement
William W. Destler, RIT’s ninth president, announced today that he will retire at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year. -
May 7, 2016
Innovation and creativity on display
The ninth annual Imagine RIT festival featured battling robots, portable coffee makers, glass blowing and devices to help people with mobility issues among the 400 exhibits.