RIT College of Liberal Arts

09/16/2026

Donuts + coffee + good conversation 🍩☕️

Today, COLA students took a break between classes to hang out, grab a donut, and chat with Dean Kelly at Donuts with the Dean.

09/14/2026

Congratulations to two outstanding College of Liberal Arts alumni recognized with 2026 alumni awards!

Kathi Westcott ’91 (criminal justice) is COLA’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Kathi serves as deputy general counsel and senior director of legal affairs at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where she leads a team providing comprehensive legal support across more than 50 areas.

Jaclyn Bergin ’16 (Advertising & Public Relations) received the 2026 Emerging Leader Award. A global product marketing leader at Spotify, Jaclyn helps shape product strategy, drive market impact, and build go-to-market programs for technology products used by millions worldwide. Her career has also included roles at Squarespace, Zillow, and Twitter.

We’re proud to celebrate Kathi and Jaclyn for their leadership, professional accomplishments, and the impact they continue to make in their fields.

09/10/2026

By combining technical skills with creativity and collaboration, Maddy Whelan turned an unexpected change of major into a rewarding career.

September 9, 2026 By combining technical skills with creativity and collaboration, Whelan turned an unexpected change of major into a rewarding career. Maddy Whelan didn't start out in the humanities, computing, and design BS (HCD) program at RIT. She began in computer science, drawn to the problem-...

09/09/2026

All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.

Application deadlines are approaching for faculty-led short term study abroad options. For more information, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x5z6e

All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.

09/09/2026

Welcome back, COLA!
Dean Kelly Norris Martin welcomes both returning students and our newest members of the RIT College of Liberal Arts community to the fall semester.

RIT College of Liberal Arts Dean Kelly Martin offers a message of welcome for the 2026-27 academic year

09/03/2026

When Julio Eduardo Diaz Sosa ’12 arrived at Rochester Institute of Technology from the Dominican Republic, he was adjusting to a new country, a new language, and a new academic environment.

More than a decade later, the economics and finance alumnus is representing his home country at one of the world’s most influential financial institutions.

August 24, 2026 Julio Eduardo Diaz Sosa ’12 says RIT’s blend of liberal arts, technology, co-op, and critical thinking helped launch his career in international finance. Media economics When Julio Eduardo Diaz Sosa ’12 arrived at Rochester Institute of Technology from the Dominican Republic, h...

08/28/2026

Ice cream sundaes and floats at our “Welcome Back Bash.”

We hope your first week of the fall semester was super sweet.

08/23/2026

From RIT classrooms to the Smithsonian's collections — discover how Lucas Lauricella turned a passion for music into a one-of-a-kind internship experience.

Read how Lucas crafted a college experience as unique as his internship at the link below. His story shows how combining programs across RIT colleges — in this case, Museum Studies from Liberal Arts and Performing Arts from NTID — unlocks singular opportunities.

https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/news/dual-degree-rit-student-finds-his-niche-internship-smithsonian

08/21/2026

And just like that— it’s Friday!

It’s been a blast welcoming new students to campus this week and we hope you have a great first day of classes on Monday!

08/20/2026

TIGER WALK 🐅