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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February 6, 2014
Legacy of slavery program at RIT Feb. 13
Sharon Morgan is a descendant of slaves; Thomas DeWolf is a descendant of slave owners. Both will be at RIT Feb. 13 for a book signing and discussion. -
February 6, 2014
Graduation Fair 2014 set for Feb. 12
RIT hosts Graduation Fair 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Fireside Lounge. -
February 3, 2014
Top stories and videos for January
News about Jen Lamere’s nomination for a prestigious Web award and RIT’s new commercial topped last month’s list of most popular RIT news stories. -
January 28, 2014
Student to participate in ‘State of Race’ panel
Journalism and political science student Tianna Manon will be among the community panelists discussing “State of Race in Rochester: 50 years after the ’64 Riots” on Jan. 30. -
January 27, 2014
Welcome back! Here’s what you missed
As students and faculty return to campus for spring semester, here is a look at what happened around RIT during intersession. -
January 27, 2014
Nobel Laureate to give 2014 commencement address
William Daniel Phillips, an award-winning researcher with the National Institute of Standards and Technology who shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics, will speak May 23. -
January 22, 2014
In-house RIT commercial to air nationally
Move over Super Bowl ads: RIT has its own TV commercial, created and produced on campus by students and alumni. The 30-second spot will air Jan. 24 on CBS Sports Network. -
January 6, 2014
Top stories and videos for December
A story and video on the new TigerSafe app were among the top stories and videos in December. Check out all of last month’s most popular stories and videos. -
December 18, 2013
Student receives Game Innovators Scholarship
Brett Morris, a second-year game design and development student, won the first-ever Game Innovators Scholarship from GSN Games, part of the Game Show Network. -
December 13, 2013
Student wins Miss Black Deaf America pageant
A Q&A with Chenae Laldee, a fourth-year multidisciplinary studies who was crowned Miss Black Deaf America. -
December 9, 2013
Public Safety offers free TigerSafe app at RIT
The student-created app allows campus users to connect with RIT Public Safety officers, turning any smartphone into a virtual blue light security phone. -
December 6, 2013
Student awarded scholarship for volunteer work
A Q&A with Stephen Johnson, a fifth-year civil engineering technology major and volunteer firefighter. He received the Howard Freckleton and Roy Hamel Endowed Scholarship.