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.

  • January 26, 2015

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    Zagreb welcomes student government

    Here is an account of the recent RIT Student Governments’ Consortium held at the campus in Zagreb, Croatia, by Alice Almer, marketing and communications director, RIT Croatia.
  • January 7, 2015

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    Top stories and videos for 2014

    News about the new free and open source software minor was the top story last year. Check out all of 2014’s top stories and videos.
  • December 16, 2014

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    Students help build Habitat for Humanity home

    RIT Habitat for Humanity chapter helped build a home for RIT parking officer Cedric Bowen and his family. Bowen and his family contributed 500 hours to the construction, too.
  • December 3, 2014

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    Student Government relaunches RITpedia

    Student Government is hosting a “Wikithon” today to celebrate the relaunch of the online RIT encyclopedia RITpedia. Attendees can edit and contribute new articles.
  • November 19, 2014

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    RIT Online gears up to expand

    RIT Online is now offering accelerated new courses, certificates and degrees in categories that are in hot demand by employers.
  • November 18, 2014

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    A new hand for Lucas

    Using 3D printers, open source designs and a little ingenuity, a group of RIT students and a research scientist are helping to advance the availability of prosthetic devices.
  • November 14, 2014

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    RIT adopts 2025 Strategic Plan

    RIT leadership and its Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan titled “Greatness Through Difference” that will serve as a blueprint for RIT through 2025.
  • November 14, 2014

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    Nullsleep headlines Rochester Chip Fest

    The third annual Rochester Chip Fest, a celebration of “chiptune” music and culture, will take the stage Saturday in the Al Davis Room of the Student Alumni Union.