Our Alumni

RIT's 135,000 alumni are a powerful force for change. The RIT Alumni Association, and our dedicated staff and alumni volunteers, provide our Tiger community with a variety of ways to connect to each other, to current students and faculty, and to the university. Proud Tiger alumni stay connected, stay informed, and create a great RIT for future Tigers.

Our Alumni Stories

Opportunities

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As an RIT Tiger for life, get involved in an alumni chapter near you

people volunteering

There are volunteer opportunities that you can do from almost anywhere, happening all year

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Let your alma mater support your ongoing career success

Lobozzo Alumni House

Joseph M. Lobozzo '95
Alumni House

African American Lady wearing T-shirt that say I heart RIT Donors

Your gift each year keeps RIT strong for future Tigers.
Make a gift to the area that is meaningful to you!

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Find out what’s happening in your college

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Celebrate your Tiger Pride and connect with classmates

Alumni by the Numbers

5,957

Number of alumni who made a gift last year

135k

Total alumni from 50 states and 123 countries

1,893

Number of unique alumni volunteers in 2018

95.2%

Percentage of graduates who have entered the workforce or further full-time study

Latest News

  • January 8, 2020

    Phil Castelman's headshot with the text: Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Phillip D. Castleberry.

    Phil Castleberry named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations

    RIT has selected Phillip D. Castleberry, a 20-year veteran of higher education advancement and fundraising, as its new vice president for Development and Alumni Relations. Castleberry, who is currently serving as vice president for institutional advancement at St. John Fisher College, was chosen after a national search. He begins his RIT duties on Feb. 1.

  • December 19, 2019

    New Additions to the Alumni Association Board

    Six members of the RIT community entered a new phase with the university and became the latest Tigers to serve on the RIT Alumni Association Board. 

    Rick Brennan BS '93, Elizabeth Del Valle BS '10, Victoria Griffith BS '93, Robert Moakley BS '19, Ryan Ramplin BS '08, and Anika Aftab '19 were selected from a variety of graduation years and geographic areas. For the next three years, they will provide leadership in the development and execution of engaging alumni activities.

    "As our alma mater grows in national stature, the voice of alumni becomes that much more important. The RIT Alumni Association Board members represent the interests of all 135,000 RIT alumni. Our new additions to the board will provide fresh and unique perspectives to help shape the institute’s future alumni programs," said Victoria Griffith BS '93. Victoria is the new President-Elect of the RIT Alumni Association Board.