Rochester Institute of Technology is emerging into one of the world’s most innovative, agile, diverse and forward-thinking universities. At RIT, we forge greatness by being different.
(see more)Rochester Institute of Technology is emerging into one of the world’s most innovative, agile, diverse and forward-thinking universities. At RIT, we forge greatness by being different.
RIT's College of Liberal Arts honors students for writing excellence
Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Liberal Arts honored student achievement in writing on Friday with the presentation of more than a dozen writing awards for essays varying from marijuana use and IQ, Ross Geller's role in the television show Friends, and xenotransplantation.
Academic Award -
2018 Apr 2
RIT students make a difference during Alternative Spring Break
Three groups of RIT students spent their spring break helping others in Florida, Texas and Costa Rica as part of the Alternative Spring Break program.
Community Service -
2018 Mar 30
Student games showcased at GDC 2018
Four student-developed games were showcased at the 2018 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco last week.
Student Competition -
2018 Mar 30
RIT takes second at Northeast regional cyber defense competition
A team of RIT students took second place at the annual Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. The annual event is part of the nation's largest college-level cyber defense competition, an extracurricular event that helps to train the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
Student Competition -
2018 Mar 21
Students published in Orion Magazine
Fifteen students in the Intro to Environmental Studies course published their essays online in Orion Magazine's "The Place Where You Live" section. Students were encouraged to write about their hometown, the house in which they grew up, or some other aspect of the place that means the most to them.
Achievement (Other) -
2018 Mar 7
Students named to Dean's List for fall semester
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Honors List -
2018 Feb 27
Students accepted into Honors Program
Designed around three basic ideals of Leadership, Scholarship and Citizenship, the Honors Program is for students who seek to challenge themselves in exemplary learning experiences.
Honors List -
2017 Sep 26
New York Guard volunteers recognized for service to state
Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces recent awards and individual recognitions for members of the New York Guard state defense force for their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of New York State's Military Forces.
Military Achievement -
2017 Aug 17
RIT teams win national packaging design challenge
Four of eight student design teams from Rochester Institute of Technology that were entered in the national Paperboard Packaging Alliance competition were awarded top placements for excellence in design.
Student Competition -
2017 Oct 6
New York Army National Guard Promotions
Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Military Achievement -
2017 Aug 14
Students graduate from RIT
Some 3,500 students graduated during RIT's 132nd commencement celebration, held in May.
Graduation -
2017 Jul 17
Students named to Dean's List for spring semester
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Honors List -
2017 Jul 10
Students explore the German video game industry during summer study abroad
Ten Rochester Institute of Technology students kicked off their summer break in Germany, learning about and immersing themselves in the biggest video game market in Europe.
Study Abroad -
2017 Jul 6
RIT students win honorable mentions from Goldwater Foundation
Two undergraduate chemistry students at RIT have won honorable mention awards from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.
Scholarship -
2017 Jul 6
Students enroll at RIT for the 2017-2018 school year
The following new students are planning to join RIT this fall.
Enrollment -
2017 Jun 26
Ethelia Lung awarded Cameros Family NRS Scholarship
Ethelia Lung has been awarded the Cameros Family NRS Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Scholarship -
2017 Jun 15
Kimberlee Keithley wins Norman A. Miles scholarship for academic excellence
Undergraduate student Kimberlee Keithley has maintained a 4.0 GPA since she began at RIT. She is the 2017 winner of the Norman A. Miles Scholarship, which recognizes that achievement.
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2017 Jun 13
RIT computing students win top prizes at MIT Hacking Medicine hackathon
Two Rochester Institute of Technology students took home top prizes in a hackathon where computing skills can be used to help solve some of health care's biggest challenges.
Student Competition -
2017 Jun 8
RIT honors criminal justice majors
RIT's Department of Criminal Justice and Center for Public Safety Initiatives hosted the Senior Luncheon and Recognition Celebration on Friday.
Academic Award -
2017 May 16
Kailey Bradt wins first place at New York State Business Plan Competition
Kailey Bradt, a student in RIT's Master of Science in product development program from Corning, N.Y., won first place and $10,000 in the "Products" category at the eighth annual New York Business Plan Competition.
Student Competition -
2017 May 15
RIT/NTID students graduate with accolades
Several students at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 18.
Academic Award -
2017 May 23
Students present at RIT/NTID Student Research Fair
More than 30 students participated in the annual Student Research Fair at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf on April 28.
Student Competition -
2017 May 11
Students receive Excellence in Student Life awards
Twenty-five graduating students from Rochester Institute of Technology received an Excellence in Student Life award on May 8 for fostering and encouraging the goals of engagement in activities, excellence in scholarship and the practice of responsible leadership.
Academic Award -
2017 May 11
RIT honors 2016-17 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars
Rochester Institute of Technology honored 102 students whose academic and personal achievements have made them this year's Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars.
Academic Award -
2017 May 11
Student to give back by defending U.S. cybersecurity in new job
Jesse Buonanno, a fifth-year student graduating with a bachelor's and master's degree in computing security, plans to give back to his country the best way he knows how-by enhancing U.S. cybersecurity.
Work Experience -
2017 May 10
RIT team wins New York State Game Development Challenge
An RIT team won first place in the student category of the first-ever New York State Game Development Challenge.
Student Competition -
2017 May 9
Student receives 2017 Bruce R. James Award
Wilson Darko, a fifth-year electrical engineering technology student from Bronx, N.Y., will receive the 2017 Bruce R. James Award on May 10 for his for exemplary public service.
Community Service -
2017 May 3
Winners announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea competition
Four teams of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf went head-to-head April 26 during The Next Big Idea Competition, a Shark Tank-style business competition.
Student Competition -
2017 May 1
Graduating students named Legacy Leaders
The Legacy Leadership program celebrates the leadership and contributions that graduating female-identified students have made to the RIT community during their time on campus.
Student Excellence -
2017 May 1
Students receive 2017 Leadership Awards and Scholarships
The Leadership Awards and Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who have exhibited strong leadership skills through their involvement at RIT and in the greater Rochester community. This year, more than $40,000 was awarded to these outstanding student leaders.
Scholarship -
2017 May 1